Italian Phrase
Prendi le scale mobili fino al secondo piano.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to use the escalator to reach the second floor. It combines a direct command (*prendi*) with a clear spatial destination (*fino al secondo piano*).
When to use
Use this phrase when you are giving directions inside malls, train stations, airports, or any public building that has escalators. It is informal, so it works with friends, family, or colleagues you know well.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Prendilescalemobilifinoalsecondopiano
Prendi (imperative)
Second‑person singular informal imperative of *prendere* (to take). Used for giving direct instructions.
le scale mobili
Feminine plural noun + adjective; both must agree in gender and number. Refers to an escalator system.
fino a
Preposition meaning “up to / until”. It is followed by a destination.
al (a + il)
Contraction of the preposition *a* and the masculine singular article *il*.
secondo (ordinal)
Ordinal adjective that agrees with the masculine singular noun *piano*.
piano (floor)
Masculine singular noun meaning “floor” or “level” of a building.
🗨In Conversation
Prendi le scale mobili fino al secondo piano.
Take the escalator up to the second floor.
Grazie, lo farò subito.
Thanks, I’ll do it right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Prendi le scale mobile fino al secondo piano.
The adjective must agree in number and gender with *scale* (feminine plural).
Prendi le scale mobili fino al secondo piani.
The noun *piano* stays singular after *secondo*; do not pluralize it.
Prendi le scale mobili al secondo piano.
Missing *fino* changes the meaning; you would be saying “take the escalator at the second floor” instead of “up to”.
↔Alternatives
Usa le scale mobili per arrivare al secondo piano.
Use the escalator to get to the second floor.
Salite con le scale mobili fino al secondo piano.
Go up with the escalator to the second floor.
Prendi l'ascensore fino al secondo piano.
Take the elevator up to the second floor.
Cultural Tip
In Italy escalators are common in large public spaces. The etiquette is to stand on the right side so that people who want to walk up can use the left side. Also, Italians often use *prendere* for any kind of transport (bus, train, escalator, elevator).