Italian Phrase
Aspetta qui l'autobus numero 10.
Meaning
‘Wait here for bus number 10.’ The speaker is telling someone to stay at the current spot until the specific bus arrives.
When to use
Use this phrase at a bus stop, when giving a friend directions, or when a driver asks you to wait for a particular line. It’s common in everyday travel conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aspettaquil'autobusnumero10
Imperative (Aspetta)
‘Aspetta’ is the second‑person singular imperative of ‘aspettare’ (to wait). It is used to give a direct command.
Adverb of place (qui)
‘qui’ means ‘here’ and is placed after the verb to indicate where the action should happen.
Definite article with vowel (l')
When a noun begins with a vowel, the article ‘il’ contracts to ‘l’ – ‘l'autobus’.
Number as noun (numero)
‘numero’ works as a noun meaning ‘number’; it follows the noun it qualifies and does not take an article.
Cardinal numbers (10)
In spoken Italian you can say the digit ‘10’ or the word ‘dieci’; both are accepted after ‘numero’.
🗨In Conversation
Aspetta qui l'autobus numero 10.
Wait here for bus number 10.
Va bene, lo aspetto qui.
Okay, I’ll wait for it here.
✕Common Mistakes
Aspetti qui l'autobus numero 10.
‘aspetti’ is the subjunctive form; the imperative you need is ‘aspetta’.
Aspetta qui l'autobus **il** numero 10.
Do not add another article before ‘numero’; ‘l'autobus numero 10’ is correct.
Aspetta **qui l'autobus** numero 10.
Place ‘qui’ after the verb, not before the noun.
↔Alternatives
Aspetta l'autobus 10 qui.
Wait for bus 10 here.
Rimani qui ad aspettare l'autobus numero 10.
Stay here to wait for bus number 10.
Stai qui finché arriva l'autobus 10.
Stay here until bus 10 arrives.
Cultural Tip
In Italy bus numbers are usually painted on the front of the vehicle, and locals often refer to a line simply by its number (e.g., ‘il 10’). When you say ‘l'autobus numero 10’, you’re being clear, especially for tourists who may not know the local shorthand.