What does this danger sign mean?
'Pericolo' — pe-RI-co-lo. Stress on the second syllable; four syllables.
Ask when you encounter a yellow triangular warning sign on the road or on a building and are unsure what hazard it is warning about.
'Pericolo' means danger. 'Segnale di pericolo' is a danger sign or warning sign. Italian road warning signs are yellow triangles with a red border — the international standard. Inside the triangle is a symbol indicating the specific hazard: curve, intersection, pedestrians, animals, etc.
C'è un pericolo in questa zona?
Is there a danger in this area?
General safety question when you feel uneasy.
Cosa indica il triangolo rosso?
What does the red triangle indicate?
Identifies the sign type before asking about meaning.
È pericoloso passare di qui?
Is it dangerous to pass through here?
Direct safety question.
Mountain roads in Italy have permanent warning signs for seasonal hazards that remain in place year-round. The 'strada ghiacciata' (icy road) sign is common on Alpine passes. Many mountain passes close entirely in winter — check 'viabilità' websites before driving in the Alps from November to April.