Significado
Passing the test to drive.
Contexto cultural
The 'Foglio Rosa' is a pink document given after passing the theory test. It allows you to drive with an experienced person (usually a parent) before the final road test. It's a stressful time for Italian families! New drivers (neopatentati) have strict power-to-weight ratio limits on the cars they can drive for the first year, meaning they often can't drive the family's powerful SUV. The 'P' sign (Principiante) is mandatory on the back of the car for those practicing with a Foglio Rosa and recommended for new drivers. The theory exam is famous for its 'trabocchetti' (booby traps) — questions designed to trick you with complex double negatives or rare road signs.
Use 'Avere'
Always remember that 'prendere' uses 'avere' in the past tense. Say 'Ho preso', never 'Sono preso'.
Gender Check
It's 'LA patente'. Even though it ends in 'e', it's feminine. This is a classic trap!
Significado
Passing the test to drive.
Use 'Avere'
Always remember that 'prendere' uses 'avere' in the past tense. Say 'Ho preso', never 'Sono preso'.
Gender Check
It's 'LA patente'. Even though it ends in 'e', it's feminine. This is a classic trap!
The 'Quiz'
Italians call the theory part of the exam 'i quiz'. If someone says 'Sto facendo i quiz', they are in the first stage of taking their license.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'prendere la patente'.
L'anno scorso mio fratello ________ (passato prossimo).
The verb 'prendere' uses 'avere' as an auxiliary and has an irregular past participle 'preso'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Italian way to say 'I want to get my license'.
'Patente' is feminine and 'prendere' is the standard collocation.
Match the term with its meaning.
Match the following:
These are all key terms related to the process of getting a license in Italy.
Fill in the missing line.
A: 'Hai già la macchina?' B: 'No, devo ancora ________.'
You need the license before you can realistically use a car.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just passed your driving test. What do you say?
'Prendere' is used for the initial achievement.
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Tipi di Patente
Veicoli
- • Patente A (Moto)
- • Patente B (Auto)
- • Patente C (Camion)
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosL'anno scorso mio fratello ________ (passato prossimo).
The verb 'prendere' uses 'avere' as an auxiliary and has an irregular past participle 'preso'.
Select the natural Italian way to say 'I want to get my license'.
'Patente' is feminine and 'prendere' is the standard collocation.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all key terms related to the process of getting a license in Italy.
A: 'Hai già la macchina?' B: 'No, devo ancora ________.'
You need the license before you can realistically use a car.
You just passed your driving test. What do you say?
'Prendere' is used for the initial achievement.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, but it sounds a bit more formal than 'prendere'. It's perfectly correct but less common in casual conversation.
'Fare la patente' refers to the whole process (lessons, studying), while 'prendere la patente' specifically means the successful result of getting the document.
No. A passport is 'passaporto' and an ID card is 'carta d'identità'. 'Patente' is strictly for driving.
You say 'Sono stato bocciato all'esame della patente' or 'Mi hanno bocciato'.
Frases relacionadas
conseguire la patente
synonymTo obtain a driving license (formal)
rinnovare la patente
similarTo renew a license
ritirare la patente
contrastTo have one's license revoked/confiscated
patente a punti
builds onPoint-based license system
