Italian Phrase
La sauna è accanto alle docce.
Meaning
The sentence tells you that the sauna is located right next to the showers. It is a simple spatial description often used in gyms, spas, or wellness centers.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to give or ask for directions inside a spa, fitness centre, hotel, or any place that has a sauna and shower area.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lasaunaèaccantoalledocce
Definite article (La)
Feminine singular article used before a noun that starts with a consonant.
Noun (sauna)
Feminine noun meaning 'sauna', often used in wellness contexts.
Verb (è)
Third‑person singular present of 'essere' (to be), used for location statements.
Preposition (accanto)
Means 'next to' and is followed by the preposition 'a' plus the definite article.
Contraction (alle)
Combination of 'a' + 'le' (to the + feminine plural), required after 'accanto'.
Noun (docce)
Feminine plural noun meaning 'showers'.
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, dove è la sauna?
Excuse me, where is the sauna?
La sauna è accanto alle docce.
The sauna is next to the showers.
✕Common Mistakes
La sauna è accanto a le docce.
After 'accanto' the preposition contracts to 'alle'.
La sauna è accanto alle docca.
The noun 'docce' is plural; use the correct plural form.
La sauna è accanto al docce.
Mixing singular article with a plural noun is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
La sauna si trova vicino alle docce.
The sauna is located near the showers.
La sauna è vicino alle docce.
The sauna is near the showers.
Cultural Tip
In Italian wellness facilities the word 'sauna' is feminine, so you’ll hear 'la sauna' even though the word ends in -a. Remember that after 'accanto' you must use the contracted form 'alle' (a + le) for feminine plural nouns; saying 'accanto a le docce' sounds un‑native.