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Dove si trova il prossimo Autogrill?

Where is the next Autogrill?

Pronunciation

'Autogrill' — 'auto-GRILL'. The double 'l' is pronounced clearly. It is a proper name but used generically.

When to use it

Ask on an Italian motorway when you need a full service stop with fuel, food, a proper toilet, and a coffee before continuing your journey.

What it means

'Autogrill' is technically a brand name but used generically in Italy for any motorway service area ('area di servizio'). 'Dove si trova' uses the reflexive 'si trova' meaning 'is located'.

Variations

Tra quanti chilometri c'è la prossima area di servizio?

How many kilometres to the next service area?

More formal/technical phrasing.

Possiamo fermarci al prossimo Autogrill?

Can we stop at the next service area?

Used in the car with fellow passengers.

L'Autogrill ha una farmacia?

Does the service area have a pharmacy?

Checks for specific services — some large Autogrill have pharmacies.

Mini Dialogue

— Dove si trova il prossimo Autogrill? — Tra ventidue chilometri, uscita Bologna Nord. — Ha anche la benzina? — Certo, tutte le aree di servizio ne hanno.

— Where is the next Autogrill? — Twenty-two kilometres ahead, Bologna Nord exit. — Does it have petrol too? — Of course, all service areas have it.

Cultural Note

Autogrill is an iconic Italian institution — the motorway service area chain founded in 1947. Every Italian has fond memories of the Autogrill's 'tramezzini' (crustless sandwiches) and espresso. They reliably have fuel, food, toilets, and a gift shop.

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