Here are some of the phrases you may need and signs you will see if you travel by car.
scusi, c'è un benzinaio qui vicino? | excuse me, is there a petrol station near here? |
scusi, sa dov'è un benzinaio nei dintorni? | excuse me, do you know if there's a petrol station around here? |
mi si è guastata la macchina | my car has broken down |
ho finito la benzina | I've run out of petrol |
mi faccia 20 euro di benzina | I'd like 20 euros worth of petrol |
mi faccia 20 euro di gasolio | I'd like 20 euros worth of diesel |
mi può dare dell'olio per il motore? | could I have some engine oil? |
Types of vehicle
l'automobile | car |
l'auto | car |
la macchina | car (colloquial) |
il furgone | van |
il camion | lorry/truck |
la moto | motorcycle |
il motorino | scooter, moped |
lo scooter | scooter |
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Eating and drinking
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Things you might see
area di servizio | service station |
acqua | water |
aria | air |