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Scusi, posso passare?

Excuse me, may I pass?

Pronunciation

pas-SA-re — stress on second syllable. Short, clear phrase.

When to use it

When you need to get past someone blocking the aisle or exit.

What it means

'Posso passare?' (may I pass?) is a gentle request to move. 'Passare' means to pass, cross, or go through. Very simple and universally understood. The alternative is just 'permesso' (permission/excuse me) which is even shorter and very natural.

Variations

Permesso!

Excuse me! / May I pass!

Single word — the most compact and natural option

Mi fa passare, per favore?

Can you let me through, please?

Slightly more elaborate version

Sto scendendo — posso passare?

I'm getting off — can I pass?

Add context when you're about to disembark

Mini Dialogue

— Scusi, posso passare? Sto scendendo. — Sì, prego! Si accomodi. — Grazie mille. — Buona giornata!

— Excuse me, may I pass? I'm getting off. — Yes, please! Go ahead. — Thank you very much. — Have a good day!

Cultural Note

'Permesso' is one of the most useful single words in Italian — used to get past people, enter rooms, and interrupt conversations. On crowded Italian regional trains, especially commuter routes in Lombardy and Campania, practising 'permesso' or 'scusi, posso passare' will serve you well every journey.