Sa dove si trova questo indirizzo?

Do you know where this address is?

Pronunciation

'Indirizzo' — 'in-di-RIT-tso'. Four syllables; double 'z' produces a 'ts' sound.

When to use it

Use when you have an address written on paper or your phone and you want to show it to the driver to confirm they know the location.

What it means

'Sa dove si trova' uses the formal 'Lei' form of 'sapere' (to know). 'Si trova' is the reflexive form of 'trovare' used to mean 'is located'. Together: 'do you know where it is located'.

Variations

Può cercare questo indirizzo sul navigatore?

Can you search for this address on the sat nav?

Asks the driver to use GPS to find the location.

Eccolo sul telefono.

Here it is on the phone.

Shows the address on screen — practical and clear.

È lontano da qui?

Is it far from here?

Follow-up to gauge distance/cost before committing.

Mini Dialogue

— Sa dove si trova questo indirizzo? — Mmm, via dei Giardini 8... aspetti che lo cerco. — Ecco, glielo mostro sul telefono. — Ah sì! Lo conosco. Ci arriviamo in un quarto d'ora.

— Do you know where this address is? — Hmm, Via dei Giardini 8... wait while I look it up. — Here, I'll show it to you on my phone. — Ah yes! I know it. We'll get there in a quarter of an hour.

Cultural Note

Although Italian taxis now universally have sat-navs or smartphones for navigation, experienced city taxi drivers often know street addresses by heart — especially near hotels, hospitals, and tourist attractions.

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