Where is the nearest emergency exit?
e-mer-GEN-za — stress on third syllable. vi-CI-na — stress on second syllable.
When reviewing safety information at the start of a flight.
'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.
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
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.