Italian Phrase
È questo l'autobus giusto?
Meaning
The sentence asks for confirmation that the bus you are looking at is the correct one for your destination. It combines the verb 'essere' (to be), the demonstrative 'questo' (this), the noun 'l'autobus' (the bus), and the adjective 'giusto' (right/correct).
When to use
Use this question at a bus stop, on a platform, or inside a vehicle when you need to verify that you have boarded the right line or are about to board the correct bus.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èquestol'autobusgiusto?
Essere (è)
Third‑person singular of the verb 'essere' used for identification or description.
Demonstrative pronoun (questo)
Points to a specific object; placed before the noun when the noun has a definite article.
Article elision (l')
The definite article 'il' contracts to 'l'' before a vowel, as in 'l'autobus'.
Adjective after noun (giusto)
In Italian, adjectives like 'giusto' often follow the noun they modify.
🗨In Conversation
È questo l'autobus giusto?
Is this the right bus?
Sì, è il numero 12 per il centro.
Yes, it’s number 12 to the city centre.
✕Common Mistakes
È questi l'autobus giusto?
Use the singular demonstrative 'questo' when referring to a single bus.
L'autobus giusto è questo?
While grammatically possible, this word order sounds unnatural in a quick confirmation question.
↔Alternatives
Questo è l'autobus giusto?
Is this the right bus?
È questo il bus giusto?
Is this the right bus?
È questo l'autobus corretto?
Is this the correct bus?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, bus numbers are usually displayed prominently on the front and side of the vehicle. Locals often refer to the destination rather than the number, so you might also hear 'È questo l'autobus per il centro?'. The word 'autobus' is formal; most Italians simply say 'bus'.