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Dov'è il porto dei traghetti?

Where is the ferry port?

Pronunciation

'Porto' — POR-to. Two clear syllables; the 'or' is like 'or' in 'order'.

When to use it

Ask at the train station, hotel, or in the city when navigating to the ferry terminal. Many cities have their ferry port separate from the cruise terminal or fishing harbour.

What it means

'Porto' means port, harbour, or haven. 'Dei' is 'di + i' (of the, masculine plural). 'Traghetti' is the plural of 'traghetto'. The phrase 'porto dei traghetti' specifies the ferry area within a larger port — important in cities like Naples or Genoa with multiple port zones.

Variations

Come si arriva al porto?

How do you get to the port?

Asks for directions to the port from your current location.

C'è un autobus per il porto?

Is there a bus to the port?

Asks about public transport connection.

Quanto dista il porto dalla stazione?

How far is the port from the station?

Asks for the distance to plan your transfer.

Mini Dialogue

— Dov'è il porto dei traghetti? — Dall'albergo, va dritto e poi a sinistra dopo il semaforo. — È lontano? — A piedi, una decina di minuti.

— Where is the ferry port? — From the hotel, go straight and then left after the traffic light. — Is it far? — On foot, about ten minutes.

Cultural Note

Naples has one of Italy's most impressive ports directly in the city centre. The port is visible from the historic waterfront promenade, Lungomare, and ferries to Capri, Ischia, and Procida depart in plain view of Castel dell'Ovo — a stunning Italian travel scene.