Italian Phrase
Da questa parte, per favore.
Meaning
Literally, "From this side, please," the phrase is used to politely point someone toward a direction, such as an exit, a desk, or a specific spot.
When to use
Use it when you want to guide someone in a public place (museum, restaurant, store) or when giving directions in a courteous way. It works both in formal and casual contexts, as long as you keep a friendly tone.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Daquestaparteperfavore
Da (preposition)
In this context, "da" introduces a direction, equivalent to "to" or "toward" in English.
questa parte
"questa" (this) + "parte" (side/way) forms a noun phrase meaning "this side" or "this way".
per favore
A polite formula meaning "please"; can be replaced by "per piacere" in informal speech.
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, dove è l'uscita?
Excuse me, where is the exit?
Da questa parte, per favore.
This way, please.
✕Common Mistakes
Di questa parte, per favore.
"Di" means "of"; the correct preposition for direction is "da".
Da questa parte, per piacere.
While understandable, "per piacere" sounds slightly more informal; stick to "per favore" in polite contexts.
↔Alternatives
Vieni da questa parte, per favore.
Come this way, please.
Segui questa direzione, per favore.
Follow this direction, please.
Per favore, vai da questa parte.
Please go this way.
Cultural Tip
Italians often accompany directions with a hand gesture pointing forward. Adding "per favore" softens the command and shows respect. In more informal settings you might hear "per piacere" instead, but "per favore" is universally polite.