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PhrasesAt the Petrol StationDove posso gonfiare le gomme?
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Dove posso gonfiare le gomme?

Where can I inflate the tyres?

Pronunciation

GON-fia-re — three syllables, stress on first

When to use it

When you need to check or top up your tyre pressure.

What it means

'Gomme' is the Italian word for tyres (also called 'pneumatici' in formal contexts). 'Gonfiare' means to inflate.

Variations

C'e una pompa per le gomme?

Is there a pump for the tyres?

Asking for the tyre pump

Quanta pressione devo mettere nelle gomme?

How much pressure should I put in the tyres?

Asking about correct pressure

La pompa dell'aria e gratuita?

Is the air pump free?

Asking about cost

Mini Dialogue

Dove posso gonfiare le gomme? — La colonnina dell'aria e oltre le pompe, vicino al lavaggio. Costa 50 centesimi.

Where can I inflate the tyres? — The air unit is beyond the pumps, near the car wash. It costs 50 cents.

Cultural Note

In Italy, tyre pressure is measured in bar (not PSI). Most car manuals specify 2.2–2.5 bar for standard cars. Check the sticker inside the driver's door for exact values.