Italian Phrase
Trova le uscite di emergenza e gli allarmi.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct instruction to locate both the emergency exits and the alarm devices. It is commonly heard in safety briefings, evacuation drills, or signage that tells people what to do in an emergency.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are giving a clear, concise safety instruction in workplaces, schools, public venues, or during a fire‑drill walkthrough. It works well in both spoken and written safety notices.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Trovaleuscitediemergenzaegliallarmi
Imperative Mood
‘Trova’ is the second‑person singular imperative of ‘trovare’, used to give a direct command.
Definite Articles
‘le’ is the feminine plural article (le uscite). ‘gli’ is the masculine plural article used before a vowel or ‘gn’, ‘ps’, ‘x’, ‘z’ (gli allarmi).
Prepositional Phrase
‘di emergenza’ modifies ‘uscite’, indicating the type of exit.
Coordinating Conjunction
‘e’ simply links the two noun phrases: exits and alarms.
🗨In Conversation
Cosa devo fare se scatta l’allarme?
What should I do if the alarm goes off?
Trova le uscite di emergenza e gli allarmi, così sai dove dirigerti.
Find the emergency exits and the alarms, so you know where to go.
✕Common Mistakes
Trova le uscite di emergenza e i allarmi.
Learners sometimes replace ‘gli’ with ‘i’, but ‘gli’ is required before a masculine plural noun that starts with a vowel.
Trovi le uscite di emergenza e gli allarmi.
‘Trovi’ is the present subjunctive, not the imperative. Use ‘Trova’ for a direct command to one person.
Trova uscite di emergenza e gli allarmi.
Do not omit the article before ‘uscite’; it is required in Italian.
↔Alternatives
Individua le uscite di emergenza e gli allarmi.
Identify the emergency exits and the alarms.
Localizza le uscite di emergenza e gli allarmi.
Locate the emergency exits and the alarms.
Scopri dove sono le uscite di emergenza e gli allarmi.
Find out where the emergency exits and the alarms are.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, emergency exits are marked with a green rectangular sign that shows a running figure, while fire alarms often combine a loud siren with a flashing red light. When giving instructions, it’s polite to use a calm tone; shouting can cause panic and is discouraged in safety training.