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Italian Phrase

Guidare è davvero difficile.

/ɡwiˈda.re ɛ ˈda.vve.ro difˈfi.tʃe/
Meaning"Driving is really difficult."
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Meaning

The sentence means “Driving is really difficult.” It stresses the speaker’s perception that operating a vehicle poses a considerable challenge, whether because of traffic, personal skill level, or road conditions.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to comment on the difficulty of driving in general, when you’re learning to drive, or when you’re describing a particularly tough driving experience (e.g., heavy traffic, bad weather, narrow streets).

✦Grammar Breakdown

Guidareèdavverodifficile

1

Guidare (infinitive)

The infinitive form of the verb 'guidare' functions like a noun meaning 'driving' and can be the subject of a sentence.

2

è (essere)

Third‑person singular present of 'essere', used to link the subject with an adjective describing a state.

3

davvero (adverb)

An adverb meaning 'really' or 'truly' that intensifies the adjective that follows.

4

difficile (adjective)

A descriptive adjective meaning 'difficult'. It stays in the masculine singular form because the subject 'guidare' is treated as a neuter concept.

🗨In Conversation

A

Guidare è davvero difficile, non trovi?

Driving is really difficult, don’t you think?

Sì, soprattutto in città con tanto traffico.

Yes, especially in the city with a lot of traffic.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Guidare è davvero difficili.

    The adjective must agree with the singular subject; use 'difficile', not the plural 'difficili'.

  • guidare è molto difficili.

    Same agreement error; also keep the infinitive capitalized only at the start of the sentence.

↔Alternatives

  • Guidare è molto difficile.

    Driving is very difficult.

  • Guidare è davvero complicato.

    Driving is really complicated.

  • Guidare è davvero impegnativo.

    Driving is really demanding.

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Cultural Tip

Italian roads can be narrow, especially in historic city centers, and many towns have ZTL (Limited Traffic Zones) that restrict car access. Drivers are often assertive, so staying calm and respecting local traffic signs is essential. When speaking about driving, a polite tone is appreciated, especially if you’re a learner asking for advice.