Italian Phrase
È sicuro da queste parti?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the surrounding area is safe. It’s a common question for travelers, newcomers, or anyone who feels uncertain about the security of a neighbourhood.
When to use
Use it when you want to check the safety of a street, neighbourhood, or region you’re about to enter – especially in unfamiliar cities, during night‑time outings, or when a friend suggests a place you’re not sure about.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èsicurodaquesteparti?
Essere (è)
Third‑person singular present of 'essere', used for statements about being.
Aggettivo 'sicuro'
Means 'safe' or 'sure'; it agrees in gender and number with the subject (masculine singular here).
Preposizione 'da'
Indicates location or origin; in this phrase it roughly means 'around' or 'in the area of'.
Dimostrativo 'queste'
Feminine plural demonstrative meaning 'these', referring to the nearby places.
Sostantivo 'parte'
Feminine plural meaning 'parts' or 'areas', often used colloquially for a neighbourhood.
🗨In Conversation
Scusa, è sicuro da queste parti?
Excuse me, is it safe around here?
Sì, di solito è tranquillo, ma è meglio stare attenti di notte.
Yes, it’s usually quiet, but it’s better to be careful at night.
✕Common Mistakes
E sicuro da queste parti?
Missing the accent on È; the verb ‘to be’ requires the accented form.
È sicura da queste parti?
The adjective must agree with the implied subject (it), which is masculine singular, so use ‘sicuro’.
È sicuro in queste parti?
The idiomatic preposition is ‘da’, not ‘in’, when referring to a neighbourhood.
↔Alternatives
È sicuro qui?
Is it safe here?
È una zona sicura?
Is it a safe area?
Ci si sente al sicuro qui?
Do you feel safe here?
Cultural Tip
In Italy safety can vary dramatically between cities and even between districts of the same city. In big metropolises like Rome, Milan or Napoli, locals often refer to ‘da queste parti’ when talking about a specific neighbourhood. The phrase is informal but perfectly polite; just remember that Italians appreciate a friendly tone and a smile when asking about safety.