Usages of al
La casa è vicino al giardino.
The house is near the garden.
La ferrovia passa vicino al fiume.
The railway runs near the river.
Più tardi compreremo due coni di gelato al pistacchio dal nostro gelataio preferito.
Later we will buy two pistachio ice-cream cones from our favourite ice-cream seller.
La nostra gita al lago è rilassante.
Our trip to the lake is relaxing.
Se avessimo preso la scorciatoia, saremmo arrivati al ponte prima del tramonto.
If we had taken the shortcut, we would have reached the bridge before sunset.
Se avessi più monete, comprerei anche un gelato al pistacchio.
If I had more coins, I would also buy a pistachio ice cream.
Scopro cosa piace al mio amico.
I discover what my friend likes.
Aggiungo la scorza di limone al tè caldo.
I add lemon peel to the hot tea.
L'autobus è puntuale al mattino.
The bus is punctual in the morning.
Il giornalista curioso fa domande al direttore.
The curious journalist asks the director questions.
Al tuo invito rispondo sì; brinderemo con tè freddo.
I’m saying yes to your invitation; we’ll toast with iced tea.
Faccio correggere l’errore al giornalista.
I have the journalist correct the mistake.
Mio fratello dice che ho un dente sensibile al freddo.
My brother says I have a tooth that is sensitive to the cold.
Possiamo andare al mercato, oppure restare in casa.
We can go to the market, or stay at home.
Insomma, domani andiamo al mercato e poi facciamo colazione.
Anyway, tomorrow we’re going to the market and then we’ll have breakfast.
Dal capolinea al nuovo condominio ci vogliono solo dieci minuti a piedi.
From the last stop to the new apartment building it takes only ten minutes on foot.
Non so se Marta può venire al bar alle otto.
I don't know whether Marta can come to the bar at eight.
Ti tengo da parte un pasticcino al limone per dopo cena.
I’ll save you a lemon pastry for after dinner.
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