How do you say "Near the main entrance?" in Italian?

"Near the main entrance?" in Italian is "Vicino all'ingresso principale?". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘Near the main entrance?’ in Italian

Q: What does "Vicino all'ingresso principale?" mean in English?

"Vicino all'ingresso principale?" means "Near the main entrance?" in English. Usage tip: [all'] is the form of [a] + [the] used before a vowel: [all'ingresso], [all'uscita]. This same merging happens all over Italian and is worth spotting early.

Vicino all'ingresso principale?

vee-CHEE-noh ahl een-GRES-soh preen-chee-PAH-leh

[vee-CHEE-noh ahl een-GRES-soh preen-chee-PAH-leh]

💬 Usage Tip: [all'] is the form of [a] + [the] used before a vowel: [all'ingresso], [all'uscita]. This same merging happens all over Italian and is worth spotting early.

Phrase Breakdown

Vicino

[vee-CHEE-noh]

near

Used to ask or say if something is close to a place.

Example

Vicino all'ingresso principale va bene?

Near the main entrance is okay?

All'ingresso principale

ahl een-GRES-soh preen-chee-PAH-leh

At the main entrance

Specifies the exact place: the main entrance.

Example

Ci troviamo all'ingresso principale.

We’ll meet at the main entrance.

Words in this phrase

all'

[ahl]

to the / at the

Contracted form used before 'ingresso' meaning 'at the' or 'to the.'

Example

Vicino all'ingresso principale c'è spazio.

Near the main entrance there is space.

ingresso

[een-GRES-soh]

entrance

The entry point of a building or place.

Example

Vicino all'ingresso principale fermati pure.

Near the main entrance, feel free to stop.

principale

[preen-chee-PAH-leh]

main

Refers to the principal or main entrance.

Example

Vicino all'ingresso principale è perfetto.

Near the main entrance is perfect.

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