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PhrasesOn the MetroPosso portare il cane sul metro?
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Posso portare il cane sul metro?

Can I bring my dog on the metro?

Pronunciation

'Cane' — CA-ne. Hard 'c' before 'a'; two syllables, stress on the first.

When to use it

Ask before entering the turnstile with a pet. Rules for dogs on Italian public transport vary by city and company.

What it means

'Portare' here means to bring along (a person or animal). 'Sul metro' (on the metro) uses 'su + il'. The sentence structure mirrors 'Posso portare la bici sul metro?' — simply swap the object to ask about different items.

Variations

Deve essere in borsa?

Does it have to be in a bag?

Small dogs often need to be in a carrier.

I cani grandi sono ammessi?

Are large dogs allowed?

Larger dogs may have different or no access.

Il cane deve avere la museruola?

Does the dog need a muzzle?

Muzzle requirements vary by size and breed.

Mini Dialogue

— Posso portare il cane sul metro? — I cani piccoli sì, devono stare in una borsa o in braccio. — Il mio è un labrador. — In quel caso deve avere il guinzaglio corto e la museruola.

— Can I bring my dog on the metro? — Small dogs yes, they need to be in a bag or held. — Mine is a labrador. — In that case it needs a short lead and a muzzle.

Cultural Note

In Rome's ATAC network, small dogs in carriers travel free. Larger dogs are allowed on a short lead with a muzzle and pay a reduced fare. Guide dogs for the visually impaired are always admitted free without a muzzle.