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Italian Phrase

Trova un nascondiglio sicuro.

/ˈtrɔ.va un nas.koŋˈdi.ʎo ˈsi.ku.ro/
Meaning"Find a safe hiding place."
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Meaning

This is a direct command telling someone to locate a place where they can stay hidden and protected. It can be used in playful contexts like hide‑and‑seek, in adventure games, or when giving practical safety advice.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to give an informal, urgent instruction to a friend, teammate, or child to look for a secure spot. It works well in scenarios that involve danger, secrecy, or simply a game of hide‑and‑seek.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Trovaunnascondigliosicuro

1

Imperative (2nd person singular)

‘Trova’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb ‘trovare’ (to find).

2

Indefinite article

‘un’ is the masculine singular indefinite article used before a noun that begins with a consonant.

3

Noun gender & number

‘nascondiglio’ is a masculine singular noun meaning ‘hiding place’ or ‘hideout’.

4

Adjective agreement

‘sicuro’ is a masculine singular adjective and must agree in gender and number with ‘nascondiglio’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Trova un nascondiglio sicuro.

Find a safe hiding place.

Va bene, cercherò dietro il vecchio capanno.

Okay, I’ll look behind the old shed.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Trovi un nascondiglio sicuro.

    ‘Trovi’ is the present subjunctive, not the imperative. Use ‘trova’ for an informal command.

  • Trova un nascondiglio sicuri.

    The adjective must agree with the masculine singular noun ‘nascondiglio’. ‘Sicuri’ is plural.

  • Trova una nascondiglio sicuro.

    ‘Nascondiglio’ is masculine, so the article must be ‘un’, not ‘una’.

↔Alternatives

  • Cerca un posto sicuro dove nasconderti.

    Look for a safe spot where you can hide.

  • Trova un rifugio sicuro.

    Find a safe refuge.

  • Ritrova un nascondiglio protetto.

    Find a protected hiding place.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian the informal imperative ‘trova’ is used with friends, family, or peers. If you need to be more formal or address a group, you would say ‘trovi’ (formal singular) or ‘trovate’ (plural). Also, ‘nascondiglio’ often carries a slightly secretive or even mischievous connotation, so it fits well in games or spy‑themed conversations.