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Italian Phrase

È questa l'uscita giusta per la strada?

/ɛ ˈkwɛs.ta ˈluːʃi.ta ˈdʒus.ta per la ˈstraːda/
Meaning"Is this the right exit for the road?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether the exit they are looking at is the correct one to take for the road they need to follow. It implies uncertainty and a request for confirmation.

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When to use

Use this question when you are driving or walking and need to confirm that a particular exit or turn is the right one for your intended route, especially in unfamiliar areas or on highways.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Èquestal'uscitagiustaperlastrada?

1

Essere (è)

The verb 'essere' (to be) is used in the third person singular present tense as 'è' to link the subject and predicate.

2

Demonstrative pronoun (questa)

'questa' means 'this' and agrees in gender (feminine) with the noun it modifies.

3

Definite article with elision (l')

The article 'la' elides to 'l'' before a vowel, as in 'l'uscita'.

4

Adjective agreement (giusta)

The adjective 'giusta' (right/correct) matches the feminine noun 'uscita' in gender and number.

5

Prepositional phrase (per la strada)

Indicates purpose or destination: 'for the road'.

🗨In Conversation

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È questa l'uscita giusta per la strada?

Is this the right exit for the road?

Sì, è l'uscita giusta. Prosegui dritto dopo il cartello.

Yes, it’s the right exit. Keep going straight after the sign.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Questa è l'uscita giusta per la strada?

    While grammatically correct, the more natural spoken order for confirmation questions is 'È questa l'uscita…'.

  • È questa l'uscita giusto per la strada?

    The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'uscita', so it should be 'giusta'.

  • È questa l'uscita giusta per la via?

    ‘Via’ means ‘street’, not ‘road’ in the sense of a highway; ‘strada’ is the appropriate term for a road or route.

↔Alternatives

  • Questa è l'uscita giusta per la strada?

    Is this the right exit for the road?

  • È questa l'uscita corretta per la strada?

    Is this the correct exit for the road?

  • Questa è l'uscita corretta per la strada?

    Is this the correct exit for the road?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, highway exits are often marked with the word 'uscita' followed by a number and the name of the destination. When asking locals, using a polite tone and adding 'per favore' can make the request sound more courteous. Also, note that in some regions the word 'bivio' (junction) may be used instead of 'uscita' for smaller roads.