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Sono sulla strada giusta per il Vaticano?

Am I on the right road for the Vatican?

Pronunciation

va-ti-CA-no — stress on third syllable. GIUS-ta — stress on first syllable.

When to use it

When walking and wanting to confirm you are heading in the right direction.

What it means

'Sono sulla strada giusta per' (am I on the right road for) + destination. 'Sulla' = 'su' + 'la'. 'Giusta' (right/correct) is the feminine form of 'giusto'. This question is perfect for mid-journey confirmation without starting from scratch.

Variations

Sto andando nella direzione giusta?

Am I going in the right direction?

More abstract — not specifying a road

Ho sbagliato strada?

Have I gone the wrong way?

Self-realisation + asking for confirmation

Il Pantheon è da questa parte?

Is the Pantheon this way?

'Da questa parte' = in this direction/this way

Mini Dialogue

— Sono sulla strada giusta per il Vaticano? — No, lei sta andando nella direzione opposta. — Oddio! Quanto devo tornare? — Torni indietro e al primo incrocio giri a sinistra. Poi segua i cartelli.

— Am I on the right road for the Vatican? — No, you're going in the opposite direction. — Oh no! How far do I have to go back? — Go back and at the first junction turn left. Then follow the signs.

Cultural Note

The Vatican (Città del Vaticano) is well-signposted throughout central Rome with brown directional signs. St Peter's Basilica and Square are visible from considerable distance. The nearest metro stop is Ottaviano (line A). The Vatican is actually an independent state — Italian police are replaced by the Swiss Guard and Gendarmeria Vaticana at the border.

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