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Da quella fermata, quanti minuti a piedi fino a...?

From that stop, how many minutes on foot to...?

Pronunciation

'Piedi' — 'PYE-di'. 'A piedi' means 'on foot' and is always used without an article.

When to use it

Ask before boarding to judge whether the bus stop is a practical option or whether walking would be faster.

What it means

'A piedi' literally means 'by feet' and is the Italian equivalent of 'on foot'. 'Quanti minuti' asks for a number of minutes. This phrase can be extended with any destination after 'fino a'.

Variations

È raggiungibile a piedi dal centro?

Is it reachable on foot from the centre?

Binary question — is it walkable or not.

Meglio andare a piedi o prendere il bus?

Is it better to walk or take the bus?

Asks for a local's recommendation.

C'è una scorciatoia a piedi?

Is there a shortcut on foot?

'Scorciatoia' means shortcut; useful in Italian cities with many alleys.

Mini Dialogue

— Da quella fermata, quanti minuti a piedi fino alla spiaggia? — Dipende, ma direi cinque, al massimo dieci. — Quindi conviene scendere lì? — Sì, è la fermata più comoda.

— From that stop, how many minutes on foot to the beach? — It depends, but I'd say five, ten at most. — So it's worth getting off there? — Yes, it's the most convenient stop.

Cultural Note

Italians tend to underestimate walking distances, especially in hilly cities like Genoa or Naples. When a local says 'cinque minuti', allow for ten — and factor in hills, cobblestones, and summer heat.

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