Where does line C terminate?
'Capolinea' — ca-po-LI-ne-a. Five syllables; stress on the third. It comes from 'capo' (head) + 'linea' (line).
Ask when you need to know the terminus to choose the right platform direction. Knowing the terminus name is how Italians navigate directional signage in stations.
'Fare capolinea' means to terminate — literally to make the end of the line. 'Capo' (head/end) + 'linea' (line). The phrase 'fa capolinea' uses the third person singular of 'fare' in an idiomatic construction. You can also say 'Qual è il capolinea?'
Qual è il capolinea di questa linea?
What is the terminus of this line?
More standard phrasing.
La linea va fino a Monte Compatri?
Does the line go as far as Monte Compatri?
Confirms a specific terminus by name.
Devo prendere la direzione che va verso…?
Do I need to take the direction going towards…?
Asks using the directional name of the line.
Rome's line C is the newest and most modern, with driverless trains and full accessibility. It runs from San Giovanni in the city centre eastward to Monte Compatri-Pantano in the suburbs. Extension towards the historic centre is still under construction.