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Che linea prendo per andare a...?

Which line do I take to get to...?

Pronunciation

'Prendo' — 'PREN-do'. Stress the first syllable. 'Prendo' literally means 'I take'.

When to use it

The most basic and essential question at any bus stop when you do not know which route number to take.

What it means

'Che linea prendo' literally means 'what line do I take'. 'Per andare a' means 'to go to'. This simple construction is the foundation of all Italian public transport navigation.

Variations

Quale autobus va a...?

Which bus goes to...?

Slightly more formal; 'quale' is more precise than 'che'.

Come arrivo a...?

How do I get to...?

Open question that allows any answer — bus, metro, walking.

C'è un autobus diretto per...?

Is there a direct bus to...?

Specifies you want no changes.

Mini Dialogue

— Che linea prendo per andare alla spiaggia? — Il ventisette. Parte da qui. — Ogni quanto passa? — Ogni venti minuti, più o meno.

— Which line do I take to get to the beach? — The 27. It leaves from here. — How often does it come? — Every twenty minutes, more or less.

Cultural Note

In Italian cities, bus route numbers are the primary navigation tool. Locals know their city's bus numbers by heart and give directions using them: 'Prendi il 40' is as natural as giving a street name.

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