Can I bring a large suitcase on the bus?
'Valigia' — 'va-LI-ja'. Three syllables; 'gi' is a soft 'j' sound.
Ask before boarding an urban bus with airport-sized luggage, to avoid conflict with drivers or passengers on crowded vehicles.
'Portare' means to bring/carry. 'Una valigia grande' means a large suitcase. Italian urban buses technically allow luggage but drivers may refuse entry if the bus is too crowded or the luggage blocks the aisle.
C'è posto per il bagaglio?
Is there space for luggage?
'Bagaglio' is the general word for luggage.
Devo stare vicino alla valigia?
Do I need to stay close to the suitcase?
Asks about the obligation to supervise your luggage.
C'è un bus diretto all'aeroporto con più spazio?
Is there a direct bus to the airport with more space?
Looks for a more luggage-friendly option.
For airport connections, Italians strongly recommend dedicated airport shuttle buses (Terravision, Itabus etc.) over urban buses. These have luggage storage and are far more comfortable with large bags.