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Italian Phrase

Spostati in fondo all'autobus.

/sposˈtaːti in ˈfondo al ˈautobus/
Meaning"Move to the back of the bus."
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Meaning

Literally, 'Move yourself to the back of the bus.' It is a direct, yet polite, request for someone to change seats and sit toward the rear of a vehicle.

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When to use

Use this phrase on crowded public transport, when you need to free up space near the front, or when a driver or fellow passenger asks you to relocate for safety or comfort.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Spostatiinfondoall'autobus.

1

Spostati (imperative reflexive)

The verb 'spostare' (to move) in the second‑person singular imperative adds the reflexive pronoun '-ti' to form 'spostati', meaning 'move yourself'.

2

in (preposition)

Used to indicate location; here it means 'to' or 'in'.

3

fondo (noun)

Literally 'bottom' or 'back'; when combined with a place it denotes the far end of that place.

4

all' (a + il)

Contraction of the preposition 'a' (to) and the definite article 'il', forming 'all'' before a vowel.

5

autobus (noun)

Masculine noun meaning 'bus'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Spostati in fondo all'autobus, per favore.

Please move to the back of the bus.

Certo, grazie.

Sure, thank you.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Spostate in fondo all'autobus.

    Use the singular imperative 'spostati' when speaking to one person; 'spostate' is the plural form.

  • Spostati al fondo dell'autobus.

    Both 'in fondo all'autobus' and 'al fondo dell'autobus' are correct, but the former is more common in spoken Italian.

  • Spostati in fondo autobus.

    Do not omit the article; 'all'' is required before the vowel‑initial noun 'autobus'.

↔Alternatives

  • Puoi andare in fondo all'autobus?

    Can you go to the back of the bus?

  • Per favore, accomodati in fondo all'autobus.

    Please sit at the back of the bus.

  • Ti va di spostarti in fondo all'autobus?

    Would you mind moving to the back of the bus?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, especially on city and intercity buses, passengers are often asked to move toward the rear when the vehicle gets crowded. The request is usually phrased politely, using the imperative with a 'per favore' or a question form. Avoid sounding abrupt; adding 'per favore' or a soft question makes the request socially smoother.