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C'è un parcheggio vicino alla palestra?

Is there a car park near the gym?

Pronunciación

Stress 'par-CHEG-gio'. The 'ch' is a hard 'k' sound.

Cuándo usarla

Ask this when calling or visiting for the first time, especially in Italian city centres where parking is scarce and often paid.

Qué significa

'Parcheggio' = car park/parking. 'Vicino a' = near/close to. 'C'è' = there is. This is a practical question for Italian gyms in city centres, where parking ('sosta') is often limited and regulated by 'ZTL' (Zona a Traffico Limitato — restricted traffic zone).

Variaciones

C'è un parcheggio riservato ai soci?

Is there parking reserved for members?

Asking about member-only parking.

Posso venire in bici?

Can I come by bike?

Cycling alternative.

Qual è la fermata del bus più vicina?

What is the nearest bus stop?

Asking about public transport.

Mini diálogo

— C'è un parcheggio vicino alla palestra? — Sì, c'è un parcheggio a pagamento a cento metri. — Avete convenzioni con qualche parcheggio? — Sì, abbiamo uno sconto al Parking Centrale. Le do il codice.

— Is there a car park near the gym? — Yes, there's a paid car park a hundred metres away. — Do you have agreements with any car park? — Yes, we have a discount at Parking Centrale. I'll give you the code.

Nota cultural

Many Italian gyms in city centres have negotiated parking agreements ('convenzioni') with nearby car parks, offering members discounted rates. This is a significant membership perk in cities like Milan and Rome where parking costs can be very high.