Italian Phrase
Il bancomat è proprio fuori.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that the ATM is located just outside the building, with ‘proprio’ adding emphasis that it’s right there, not somewhere farther away.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving directions to an ATM, confirming its location, or reassuring someone that the machine is conveniently just outside the entrance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilbancomatèpropriofuori
Definite article (Il)
Il is the masculine singular definite article used before consonant-starting nouns.
Noun (bancomat)
Bancomat is a masculine noun borrowed from the brand name, meaning ATM.
Verb (è)
È is the third‑person singular present of essere, used for identity or location.
Adverb (proprio)
Proprio intensifies the following adverb, meaning “right, exactly”.
Adverb of place (fuori)
Fuori means “outside” and can stand alone or be modified by adverbs like proprio.
🗨In Conversation
Scusa, dove posso trovare un bancomat?
Excuse me, where can I find an ATM?
Il bancomat è proprio fuori, accanto all’ingresso.
The ATM is right outside, next to the entrance.
✕Common Mistakes
Il bancomat è fuori proprio.
‘Proprio’ must come before ‘fuori’, not after it.
La bancomat è proprio fuori.
‘Bancomat’ is masculine; the correct article is ‘il’.
È fuori proprio il bancomat.
Word order should be subject‑verb‑adverb, not verb‑adverb‑subject.
↔Alternatives
Il bancomat è subito fuori.
The ATM is immediately outside.
Il bancomat è fuori, proprio di fronte.
The ATM is outside, right in front.
C’è un bancomat proprio fuori.
There’s an ATM right outside.
Cultural Tip
In Italy the word ‘bancomat’ is the everyday term for an ATM, derived from a popular card brand. It’s masculine, so you’ll hear ‘il bancomat’. In some regions people also say ‘cassa automatica’ or simply ‘ATM’. Using ‘proprio’ before an adverb is a common way to stress exact location, but avoid over‑using it in formal writing.