Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Seat" in Italian: posto
il posto
Note: also: il sedile
Seat / place in Italian is il posto (POH-stoh), masculine. C'è posto? means is there a seat/room? A car seat is often il sedile.
On the bus
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How to pronounce posto
Say it
POH-stoh
/ˈpɔ.sto/
Posto stresses POH: POH-stoh. Soft t. Article: eel POH-stoh.
"Seat" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il posto | the seat / place Buses, theaters, tables. | Buses, theaters, tables. |
| i posti | seats / places Plural. | Plural. |
| posto a sedere | seat (to sit) Clearer for seating. | Clearer for seating. |
| il sedile | seat (vehicle) Cars, bikes. | Cars, bikes. |
How to use posto in real life
- 1On the bus
C'è un posto libero vicino al finestrino?
Is there a free seat by the window?
Un posto.
- 2Theater
Il mio posto è in seconda fila.
My seat is in the second row.
Il mio posto.
- 3Restaurant
Abbiamo prenotato un posto per due.
We reserved a place for two.
Un posto.
Mistakes English speakers make with posto
Incorrect: La posto è libera.
Correct: Il posto è libero.
Masculine: il posto.
Incorrect: Salva un seat per me.
Correct: Salva un posto per me.
Use posto.
Good to know
Posto stretches from a bus seat to a job position—context decides. On trains, people guard il mio posto with bags and eye contact.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding seats in a crowded tram
ChatPal
Vedi un posto lì in fondo?
Do you see a seat down there?
You
Sì, c'è un posto vicino alla porta.
Yes, there's a seat near the door.
ChatPal
Prendi tu quel posto: io resto in piedi.
You take that seat: I'll stay standing.
You
Grazie, scendo tra due fermate.
Thanks, I get off in two stops.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Seat" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il posto.
Is there a seat?
C'è posto? / C'è un posto libero?
Car seat?
Il sedile.
Plural?
I posti.
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