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How to Say ‘We're outside here, so the meter counts.’ in Italian

Qui siamo fuori, quindi conta il tassametro.

kwee SYAH-moh FWOH-ree KWEEN-dee KOHN-tah eel tas-SAH-meh-troh

[kwee SYAH-moh FWOH-ree KWEEN-dee KOHN-tah eel tas-SAH-meh-troh]

💬 Usage Tip: Here conta means "counts, is what matters", not "tells". Use it to say what applies: conta il prezzo "the price is what counts".

Phrase Breakdown

Qui siamo fuori,

kwee SYAH-moh FWOH-ree

Here we're outside,

This states the situation. Pause at the comma.

Example

Qui siamo fuori dal centro.

Here we're outside the centre.

Words in this phrase

Qui

[kwee]

here

Indicates this place; useful when talking about the current company or environment.

Example

"Qui" l'ambiente sembra molto collaborativo.

"Here" the environment seems very collaborative.

siamo

[SYAH-moh]

we are

First person plural of 'essere,' used to speak for 'we.'

Example

Siamo molto contenti di essere qui.

We are very happy to be here.

fuori

[FWOH-ree]

outside

Used for outdoor seating, such as on a terrace or patio.

Example

O fuori, se possibile, vicino al giardino.

Or outside, if possible, near the garden.

quindi conta il tassametro.

KWEEN-dee KOHN-tah eel tas-SAH-meh-troh

so the meter counts

'Quindi' means 'so' or 'therefore'. 'Conta' means it applies. Tassametro is stressed on 'SA': tas-SA-me-tro.

Example

Quindi conta il prezzo pieno.

So the full price applies.

Words in this phrase

quindi

[KWEEN-dee]

Used to introduce a conclusion or summary of the information.

Example

Quindi il tavolo è pronto per voi.

So the table is ready for you.

conta

[KOHN-tah]

counts / applies

From contare; what matters.

Example

Conta solo il risultato.

Only the result counts.

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

tassametro

[tas-SAH-meh-troh]

taxi meter

Device that calculates a taxi fare.

Example

Accenda il tassametro, per favore.

Turn on the meter, please.

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