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PhrasesCar AccidentPrima di tutto, fotografate i danni a entrambi i veicoli.
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Prima di tutto, fotografate i danni a entrambi i veicoli.

First of all, photograph the damage to both vehicles.

Pronunciation

'Entrambi' = en-TRAM-bee — three syllables; 'mb' combination is slightly nasalised.

When to use it

Use to advise the other driver or bystanders to document the scene before vehicles are moved. Premature movement destroys crucial evidence.

What it means

Italian insurance regulations strongly recommend photographing: vehicle positions, all visible damage, road conditions, signage, skid marks, and vehicle identification (plates). The more documentation, the stronger your claim. Both drivers should have copies.

Variations

Fotografate anche la posizione delle macchine prima di spostarle.

Also photograph the position of the cars before moving them.

Position is evidence for accident reconstruction — the most important photo to take.

Fate una foto panoramica dell'intera scena.

Take a panoramic photo of the entire scene.

Wide shots show context — traffic signs, road layout, visibility conditions.

Prendete una foto con il GPS attivo per la geolocalizzazione.

Take a photo with GPS active for geolocation.

Modern smartphones embed GPS coordinates in photo metadata — police find this useful.

Mini Dialogue

— Prima di tutto, fotografate i danni a entrambi i veicoli. — Buona idea. Lo faccio subito. — Fotografa anche la targa dell'altro. — Fatto. Devo anche fotografare la strada? — Sì, soprattutto i segni di frenata e il semaforo.

— First of all, photograph the damage to both vehicles. — Good idea. I'll do it right away. — Also photograph the other car's plate. — Done. Should I also photograph the road? — Yes, especially the braking marks and the traffic light.

Cultural Note

Italian insurance companies (compagnie assicurative) accept smartphone photos submitted via their claims apps. Major companies like Generali, UnipolSai, and Allianz have dedicated apps with guided photo sequences for accident documentation.