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"Driver" in Italian: autista
l'autista
Driver in Italian is l'autista (ow-TEE-stah), same form for masculine and feminine. Keep autista as its own word after the article.
Taxi ride
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How to pronounce autista
Say it
ow-TEE-stah
/auˈti.sta/
Autista stresses TEE: ow-TEE-stah. Soft s. Article: low-TEE-stah.
"Driver" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'autista | the driver Taxi, bus, coach. | Taxi, bus, coach. |
| autista del bus | bus driver Public transport. | Public transport. |
| gli autisti | the drivers Plural. | Plural. |
| patente | driving licence Related word—not the person. | Related word—not the person. |
How to use autista in real life
- 1Taxi ride
L'autista conosce una strada più veloce.
The driver knows a faster road.
L'autista.
- 2Bus stop
Chiedi all'autista se ferma al museo.
Ask the driver if it stops at the museum.
All'autista.
- 3Tour coach
Gli autisti riposano venti minuti qui.
The drivers rest twenty minutes here.
Autisti.
Mistakes English speakers make with autista
Incorrect: Il driver è gentile.
Correct: L'autista è gentile.
Use autista, not English driver.
Incorrect: La autista aspetta fuori.
Correct: L'autista aspetta fuori.
Elide: l'autista for both genders.
Good to know
Autista is the job word for taxis and coaches; for a private car you might also hear conducente. Tip gently if the ride was smooth.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
In a taxi to the station
ChatPal
Scusi, autista, quanto manca alla stazione?
Excuse me, driver, how far to the station?
You
L'autista ha detto dieci minuti.
The driver said ten minutes.
ChatPal
Ottimo. L'autista guida molto bene.
Great. The driver drives very well.
You
Sì, davvero.
Yes, really.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Driver" in Italian
How do I say driver?
L'autista.
Gender forms?
Same word for m/f: l'autista.
Plural?
Gli autisti.
Bus driver?
Autista del bus / dell'autobus.
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