Italian Phrase
Come evitare i borseggiatori?
Meaning
Literally, “How to avoid pickpockets?” It is a direct request for practical advice on staying safe from thieves who target tourists and pedestrians.
When to use
Use this question when you’re traveling in crowded Italian cities, asking locals, hotel staff, or fellow travelers for safety tips. It also works well in travel forums, guidebooks, or language‑learning apps when you want to discuss personal security.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comeevitareiborseggiatori?
Come (How)
Interrogative adverb used at the beginning of a question to ask about the manner or method.
Evitare (to avoid)
Infinitive form of the verb ‘evitare’; follows ‘come’ to express the action you want to know how to perform.
i (definite article)
Plural masculine article that agrees with the noun ‘borseggiatori’.
borseggiatori (pickpockets)
Masculine plural noun; the people who steal from pockets or bags.
🗨In Conversation
Come evitare i borseggiatori?
How can I avoid pickpockets?
Porta il portafoglio davanti, usa una cintura anti‑furto e stai attento nei luoghi affollati come la metropolitana o le attrazioni turistiche.
Keep your wallet in front, use an anti‑theft belt, and stay alert in crowded places like the subway or tourist attractions.
✕Common Mistakes
Come evito i borseggiatori?
Mixes a finite verb (evito) with the interrogative ‘come’; the correct structure after ‘come’ requires the infinitive ‘evitare’.
Come evitare i borseggiatore?
The noun must agree in number with the article; ‘borseggiatore’ is singular, so the article should be ‘il’ not ‘i’.
↔Alternatives
Quali sono i consigli per non farsi rubare?
What are the tips to not get robbed?
Come proteggersi dai borseggiatori?
How to protect yourself from pickpockets?
Che cosa devo fare per non cadere vittima dei borseggiatori?
What should I do to not fall victim to pickpockets?
Cultural Tip
Pickpocketing is especially common in tourist hotspots such as Rome’s Termini station, Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, and Venice’s Rialto market. Italians often carry valuables in a hidden zippered pocket or a money belt worn under clothing. Beware of distraction tactics – a sudden “tourist‑photo” request or a street performer’s crowd can be a cover for a thief. Using a cross‑body bag with the strap across your chest and keeping it closed adds an extra layer of security.