Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Bus" in Italian: autobus
l'autobus
Bus in Italian is l'autobus (OW-toh-boos), a masculine noun that stays the same in the plural: gli autobus. A stop is una fermata. By bus is in autobus.
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How to pronounce autobus
Say it
OW-toh-boos
/ˈau.to.bus/
Autobus stresses the first part lightly: OW-toh-boos. Final s is pronounced. Keep au as ow.
"Bus" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'autobus | bus Standard word; plural gli autobus. | Standard word; plural gli autobus. |
| il bus | bus Short informal form you also hear. | Short informal form you also hear. |
| in autobus | by bus Travel mode. | Travel mode. |
| la fermata dell'autobus | bus stop Where you wait. | Where you wait. |
How to use autobus in real life
- 1Asking locally
Questo autobus va al centro?
Does this bus go to the centre?
Questo autobus for the one in front of you.
- 2City plan
Prendiamo l'autobus numero otto.
Let's take bus number eight.
L'autobus plus number.
- 3Running late
L'autobus è pieno, aspettiamo il prossimo.
The bus is full; we'll wait for the next one.
Il prossimo implies prossimo autobus.
Mistakes English speakers make with autobus
Incorrect: La autobus è in ritardo.
Correct: L'autobus è in ritardo.
Autobus is masculine: l'autobus.
Incorrect: Gli autobusi sono lenti.
Correct: Gli autobus sono lenti.
Plural spelling stays autobus.
Good to know
City buses often need a ticket stamped on board or a contactless tap, and rules vary by city. Long-distance coaches may be called pullman. For city travel, l'autobus is the safe beginner word.
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Finding the right city bus
ChatPal
Secondo la mappa l'autobus 12 ferma qui.
According to the map bus 12 stops here.
You
Perfetto. Compra due biglietti per l'autobus?
Perfect. Will you buy two tickets for the bus?
ChatPal
Già fatti. Quando arriva l'autobus, saliamo dietro.
Already done. When the bus arrives, we get on at the back.
You
Ok. Se l'autobus è affollato, resto vicino alla porta.
Ok. If the bus is crowded, I'll stay near the door.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bus" in Italian
What is the plural of autobus?
Gli autobus — same form, different article.
How do I say bus stop?
La fermata dell'autobus or simply la fermata.
Is bus also used?
Yes, il bus is a common short form, especially in speech.
How do I say by bus?
In autobus: Vado a scuola in autobus.
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