Italian Phrase
Segui il percorso evidenziato.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to follow a route or path that has been highlighted, usually on a map, a floor plan, or a visual guide.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving directions in places like museums, airports, campuses, or any environment where a specific route is marked for the listener.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Seguiilpercorsoevidenziato
Imperative Mood
‘Segui’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘seguire’, used to give a direct command.
Definite Article
‘Il’ is the masculine singular definite article that must agree with the noun ‘percorso’.
Past Participle as Adjective
‘Evidenziato’ is the past participle of ‘evidenziare’ used adjectivally; it agrees in gender and number with ‘percorso’ (masc. sing.).
🗨In Conversation
Segui il percorso evidenziato.
Follow the highlighted route.
Va bene, lo seguirò subito.
Alright, I’ll follow it right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Segua il percorso evidenziato.
‘Segua’ is the formal imperative; use it only in polite or professional settings.
Segui il percorso evidenziati.
The adjective must agree with the masculine singular noun ‘percorso’, not the plural form.
Segui la percorso evidenziato.
‘Percorso’ is masculine, so the correct article is ‘il’, not ‘la’.
↔Alternatives
Segui la via segnata.
Follow the marked way.
Segui il cammino indicato.
Follow the indicated path.
Prosegui lungo il percorso evidenziato.
Proceed along the highlighted route.
Cultural Tip
Italian signage often uses the word ‘evidenziato’ for routes that are highlighted in bright colors or with arrows. In formal contexts (e.g., speaking to a customer or a senior), switch the imperative to the polite form ‘Segua il percorso evidenziato.’