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"What time does it leave?" in Italian: A che ora parte?
A che ora parte?
What time does it leave? in Italian is A che ora parte? (ah keh OH-rah PAR-teh). Parte is the verb—ask about the train, bus, or ferry. Pair with il treno or l'autobus for clarity.
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How to pronounce A che ora parte?
Say it
ah keh OH-rah PAR-teh
/a ke ˈo.ra ˈpar.te/
A che ora: ah keh OH-rah. Parte: PAR-teh, stress PAR. Clear r.
"What time does it leave?" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| A che ora parte? | What time does it leave? Core question. | Core question. |
| A che ora parte il treno? | What time does the train leave? Named subject. | Named subject. |
| A che ora parte l'autobus? | What time does the bus leave? Bus version. | Bus version. |
| A che ora partiamo? | What time do we leave? Inclusive we. | Inclusive we. |
How to use A che ora parte? in real life
- 1Ticket desk
Scusi, a che ora parte il regionale per Pisa?
Excuse me, what time does the regional to Pisa leave?
Full phrase + train.
- 2Platform board
A che ora parte? Non trovo il binario.
What time does it leave? I can't find the platform.
Bare phrase under stress.
- 3Ferry harbor
A che ora parte l'aliscafo per Capri?
What time does the hydrofoil to Capri leave?
Boat subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with A che ora parte?
Incorrect: A che ora è la partenza?
Correct: A che ora parte?
Prefer parte (verb). Partenza alone is not this headword.
Incorrect: What time leaves the train?
Correct: A che ora parte il treno?
Use the Italian word order with parte.
Good to know
At stations, boards show binario and ora; still ask a che ora parte? when displays lag. Italians often add the destination: A che ora parte per Milano? Delay talk uses ritardo, but the leave question stays on parte.
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Checking a departing coach
ChatPal
A che ora parte il pullman per Siena?
What time does the coach to Siena leave?
You
A che ora parte? Guardo sull'app… alle quindici e dieci.
What time does it leave? Checking the app… at 3:10.
ChatPal
Perfetto, abbiamo mezz'ora.
Perfect, we have half an hour.
You
Allora prendiamo un caffè prima.
Then let's grab a coffee first.
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FAQ
Common questions about "What time does it leave?" in Italian
Exact phrase?
A che ora parte?
Add the train?
A che ora parte il treno?
Arrival instead?
A che ora arriva?
Why not only partenza?
This headword centers on parte—use the verb form.
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