Italian Phrase
Mostra percorsi a piedi e mezzi pubblici.
Meaning
A command meaning ‘Show walking routes and public‑transport routes.’ It is the kind of phrase you would see in a navigation app or ask a digital assistant to display both types of itineraries.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want a map, app, or guide to present you with routes you can travel on foot as well as routes that involve buses, trams, metros, or trains. It is common in travel, tourism, and city‑planning contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mostrapercorsiapiediemezzipubblici
Mostra (imperative)
‘Mostra’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘mostrare’ (to show). It is used to give a direct command.
a piedi (idiom)
The phrase ‘a piedi’ literally means ‘by foot’ and is the standard way to say ‘on foot’ or ‘walking’ in Italian.
mezzi pubblici (plural noun)
‘Mezzi pubblici’ is a plural noun meaning ‘public transport’; it includes buses, trams, metros, and trains.
conjunction e
The simple conjunction ‘e’ links two coordinated noun phrases (walking routes and public‑transport routes).
🗨In Conversation
Puoi mostrarmi i percorsi a piedi e i mezzi pubblici per arrivare al Colosseo?
Can you show me the walking routes and public‑transport routes to get to the Colosseum?
Certo, ecco le opzioni: una camminata di 15 minuti o la linea 5 della metropolitana.
Sure, here are the options: a 15‑minute walk or metro line 5.
✕Common Mistakes
Mostri percorsi a piedi e mezzi pubblici.
‘Mostri’ is the present‑tense third‑person singular (he/she shows). The command form is ‘Mostra’.
Mostra percorsi a piedi e i mezzi pubblici.
The article ‘i’ is optional after ‘e’; adding it can sound redundant in a short command.
Mostra percorsi a foot e mezzi pubblici.
Do not translate literally as ‘a foot’; the idiomatic expression is ‘a piedi’.
↔Alternatives
Visualizza itinerari a piedi e con i mezzi pubblici.
Display walking itineraries and those using public transport.
Mostra i percorsi pedonali e i percorsi con i mezzi pubblici.
Show the pedestrian routes and the routes with public transport.
Fai vedere i percorsi a piedi e i mezzi di trasporto pubblico.
Show the walking routes and the public‑transport options.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, ‘mezzi pubblici’ covers a wide range of services: city buses, regional trains, trams, and metro lines. When you ask for a route, it’s polite to specify the city or region because timetables and ticketing systems differ. Also, Italians often prefer walking in historic city centres where traffic is limited, so pairing ‘a piedi’ with ‘mezzi pubblici’ is a very common travel request.