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PhrasesAt the Bus StopC'è una fermata davanti all'ospedale?
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C'è una fermata davanti all'ospedale?

Is there a stop in front of the hospital?

Pronunciation

'Ospedale' — 'os-pe-DA-le'. Four syllables; stress on the third.

When to use it

Ask when heading to a hospital and you want to know if you can be dropped right at the entrance or if you need to walk from a nearby stop.

What it means

'Davanti a' means 'in front of'. 'All'ospedale' is a contraction of 'a + l'ospedale'. Hospitals in Italian cities are major transit hubs and usually have dedicated stops nearby.

Variations

Quale fermata è più vicina all'ospedale?

Which stop is closest to the hospital?

Accepts any nearby stop, not just the front entrance.

L'autobus si ferma all'ingresso dell'ospedale?

Does the bus stop at the hospital entrance?

Checks if the stop is specifically at the main entrance.

Come si arriva al pronto soccorso?

How do I get to the emergency department?

'Pronto soccorso' is A&E/emergency room.

Mini Dialogue

— C'è una fermata davanti all'ospedale? — Sì, si chiama 'Policlinico'. Scenda lì. — Grazie. È ancora lontano? — Quattro fermate ancora.

— Is there a stop in front of the hospital? — Yes, it's called 'Policlinico'. Get off there. — Thank you. Is it still far? — Four more stops.

Cultural Note

Large Italian hospitals ('policlinici') are often named after the area or a historical figure. Their bus stop shares the hospital's name, making navigation relatively straightforward even without local knowledge.