How to Say ‘Where's the square?’ in Italian
Dov'è la piazza?
dohv eh lah Pee-ah-tzah
[dohv eh lah Pee-ah-tzah]
💬 Usage Tip: dove "where" plus è "is" squeeze together into dov'è. Swap in any place: Dov'è la stazione? "Where's the station?"
Phrase Breakdown
Dov'
[dohv]
wher'
Shortened form of dove before è; together they mean 'where is'.
Dov'è la fermata dell'autobus? Non la vedo.
Where is the bus stop? I don't see it.
è
[eh]
is
Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.
Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.
When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.
la
[lah]
the
The feminine singular definite article, used before nouns like 'cultura.'
"La" cultura di questa impresa mi interessa molto.
"The" culture of this company interests me a lot.
piazza
[Pee-ah-tzah]
Square
An open area in a city, often used for public gatherings.
La Piazza San Marco è il cuore di Venezia.
St. Mark's Square is the heart of Venice.
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