Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Police station" in Italian: commissariato
il commissariato
Note: also: la questura
Police station in Italian is often il commissariato (kom-mee-sah-RYAH-toh). La questura is a larger headquarters. Tourists report theft at the commissariato.
After a theft
Dobbiamo andare al commissariato.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce commissariato
Say it
kom-mee-sah-RYAH-toh
/kommissaˈrja.to/
Commissariato stresses RYAH: kom-mee-sah-RYAH-toh. Double m and s.
"Police station" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il commissariato | the police station Local station. | Local station. |
| la questura | police HQ Larger office. | Larger office. |
| andare al commissariato | to go to the police station Reporting. | Reporting. |
| denuncia al commissariato | report at the police station Theft paperwork. | Theft paperwork. |
How to use commissariato in real life
- 1After a theft
Dobbiamo andare al commissariato.
We need to go to the police station.
Al commissariato.
- 2Asking directions
Dov'è il commissariato più vicino?
Where is the nearest police station?
Il commissariato.
- 3Insurance paperwork
La denuncia si fa in commissariato.
The report is filed at the police station.
In commissariato.
Mistakes English speakers make with commissariato
Incorrect: Vado alla police station.
Correct: Vado al commissariato.
Use commissariato (or questura).
Incorrect: Il questura è chiusa.
Correct: La questura è chiusa. / Il commissariato è chiuso.
Questura is feminine; commissariato masculine.
Good to know
For pickpocketing, staff often send you to the commissariato for a denuncia—needed for insurance. Bring ID and be patient with forms.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting help after a stolen wallet
ChatPal
Andiamo subito al commissariato.
Let's go to the police station right away.
You
Ok, il commissariato è lontano?
Ok, is the police station far?
ChatPal
No, il commissariato è dietro la piazza.
No, the police station is behind the square.
You
Perfetto, camminiamo.
Perfect, let's walk.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Police station" in Italian
Commissariato or questura?
Commissariato is the local station; questura is larger HQ.
How do I say go to the police station?
Andare al commissariato.
Gender?
Il commissariato is masculine.
For a theft report?
Fare una denuncia al commissariato.
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