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Dove si trova l'uscita di emergenza più vicina?

Where is the nearest emergency exit?

Pronunciation

e-mer-GEN-za — stress on third syllable. vi-CI-na — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When reviewing safety information at the start of a flight.

What it means

'Più vicina' (nearest/closest) uses 'più' (more) + adjective for comparative. 'Uscita di emergenza' (emergency exit) is demonstrated during the safety briefing. Knowing the location of exits is required safety awareness — cabin crew and safety cards show this information.

Variations

Le uscite di emergenza sono ai lati dell'aereo.

The emergency exits are on the sides of the aircraft.

Observation from the safety briefing

Come si apre la porta di emergenza?

How do you open the emergency door?

Shown in the safety briefing — pull the handle and push

Dove sono i giubbotti di salvataggio?

Where are the life jackets?

Under the seat — demonstrated in safety briefing

Mini Dialogue

— Dove si trova l'uscita di emergenza più vicina? — Quella più vicina a lei è due file indietro, sul lato sinistro. — Come la riconosco? — C'è un cartello illuminato in verde con la figura che corre.

— Where is the nearest emergency exit? — The nearest one to you is two rows behind, on the left side. — How do I recognise it? — There is an illuminated green sign with a running figure.

Cultural Note

Italian aviation regulations (aligned with EU EASA standards) require safety demonstrations before every flight regardless of whether passengers have flown before. The safety card (scheda di sicurezza) in the seat pocket shows all exits, life jacket locations, and emergency procedures. Always count the rows to the nearest exit.