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"Gas station" in Italian: distributore di benzina
il distributore di benzina
Gas station in Italian is il distributore di benzina. People also say il benzinaio for the station or attendant. Full tanks and road trips use this phrase.
Road trip
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How to pronounce distributore di benzina
Say it
dee-stree-boo-TOH-reh dee ben-DZEE-nah
/distribuˈto.re di benˈdzi.na/
Distributore stresses TOH: dee-stree-boo-TOH-reh. Benzina stresses DZEE: ben-DZEE-nah.
"Gas station" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il distributore di benzina | the gas station Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| il benzinaio | gas station / attendant Shorter everyday word. | Shorter everyday word. |
| fermarsi al distributore di benzina | to stop at the gas station Road trips. | Road trips. |
| distributore self-service | self-service gas station Modern pumps. | Modern pumps. |
How to use distributore di benzina in real life
- 1Road trip
Dobbiamo fermarci al distributore di benzina.
We need to stop at the gas station.
Full phrase.
- 2Asking directions
C'è un distributore di benzina qui vicino?
Is there a gas station nearby?
Un distributore di benzina.
- 3Empty tank
Il distributore di benzina apre alle sei.
The gas station opens at six.
Il distributore di benzina.
Mistakes English speakers make with distributore di benzina
Incorrect: Vado alla gas station.
Correct: Vado al distributore di benzina.
Use the Italian phrase.
Incorrect: La distributore di benzina è chiusa.
Correct: Il distributore di benzina è chiuso.
Distributore is masculine.
Good to know
Highway distributori di benzina often include a bar—coffee and a fill-up travel together. Self-service is common; keep a card ready.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Low fuel on the highway
ChatPal
Cerchiamo un distributore di benzina.
Let's look for a gas station.
You
Ok, il prossimo distributore di benzina è a due chilometri.
Ok, the next gas station is two kilometers away.
ChatPal
Perfetto: al distributore di benzina faccio il pieno.
Perfect: at the gas station I'll fill up.
You
Io prendo un caffè.
I'll grab a coffee.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gas station" in Italian
Full phrase?
Il distributore di benzina.
Shorter word?
Il benzinaio is also common.
Gasoline?
La benzina.
Fill up?
Fare il pieno (al distributore di benzina).
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