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Dove trovo un distributore di benzina?

Where do I find a petrol station?

Pronunciation

dis-tri-bu-TO-re — stress on fourth syllable. ben-ZI-na — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When your fuel gauge is low and you need to find a petrol station.

What it means

'Distributore di benzina' (petrol station) — though 'benzinaio' (informal) or 'stazione di servizio' are also used. Google Maps searches for 'benzina' or 'carburante' work well. Italian motorway service areas (aree di servizio) are always well-stocked with fuel and food.

Variations

C'è una stazione di servizio qui vicino?

Is there a service station nearby?

'Stazione di servizio' = full service station, including food and toilets

Il prossimo distributore è lontano?

Is the next petrol station far?

Ask when fuel is low on remote roads

Il distributore è aperto di notte?

Is the petrol station open at night?

Many Italian petrol stations have 24h self-service pumps

Mini Dialogue

— Dove trovo un distributore di benzina? — C'è un Eni dopo il semaforo, a destra. — È lontano? — No, trecento metri. Ha bisogno anche di gasolio o benzina verde?

— Where do I find a petrol station? — There's an Eni after the traffic light, on the right. — Is it far? — No, three hundred metres. Do you need diesel or petrol?

Cultural Note

Italy's major petrol brands include Eni (ENI), Q8 (Kuwait Petroleum), Tamoil, IP, and Total. Prices in Italy are among the highest in Europe due to high fuel taxes. Motorway fuel costs 10-20% more than city station prices. Self-service (fai-da-te) pumps are available 24/7 and accept cards; attended service (servito) costs slightly more.

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