Italian Phrase
Non è sicuro uscire.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘It’s not safe to go out.’ It is used to warn or advise someone that leaving the house (or stepping outside) could be dangerous because of weather, health risks, crime, etc.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to caution someone about unsafe conditions—e.g., during a storm, a pandemic, a protest, or any situation where going outside could be risky.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nonèsicurouscire
Negazione (Non)
‘Non’ precede the verb to make the statement negative.
Essere (è)
Third‑person singular of ‘essere’; used in impersonal constructions like ‘è + adjective + infinitive’.
Aggettivo neutro (sicuro)
‘Sicuro’ is masculine because the impersonal subject is neuter; it means ‘safe’ in this context.
Infinito (uscire)
The infinitive verb follows the adjective to express the action that is (not) safe.
Costruzione impersonale
‘È + aggettivo + infinitivo’ is a common way to give advice or state a general fact.
🗨In Conversation
Pensi di uscire stasera?
Do you plan to go out tonight?
Non è sicuro uscire, c'è una tempesta.
It’s not safe to go out, there’s a storm.
✕Common Mistakes
Non è sicura uscire.
The adjective must stay masculine (sicuro) because the subject is impersonal, not a feminine noun.
Non è sicuro di uscire.
Adding ‘di’ changes the meaning to ‘not sure about going out’ rather than ‘not safe to go out’.
↔Alternatives
Non è consigliabile uscire.
It’s not advisable to go out.
Non è prudente uscire.
It’s not prudent to go out.
Meglio restare dentro.
Better stay inside.
Cultural Tip
Italian frequently uses the impersonal construction ‘è + aggettivo + infinitivo’ to give advice or state a general truth. Remember that ‘sicuro’ can also mean ‘sure’; the context tells you whether you’re talking about safety or certainty. In spoken Italian the tone can be softened with ‘forse’ (maybe) or strengthened with ‘assolutamente’ (absolutely).