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How to Say ‘For the aperitivo, try a Hugo.’ in Italian

Per l'aperitivo, provi un Hugo.

pehr l ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh PROH-vee oon OO-goh

[pehr l ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh PROH-vee oon OO-goh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: The Hugo comes from northern Italy and is a popular lighter alternative to a Spritz. You'll find it on most aperitivo menus in the north.

Phrase Breakdown

Per l'aperitivo,

pehr l ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh

For the aperitif,

Link 'l'' smoothly to the noun: 'la-pe-ri-TI-vo'.

Example

Per l'aperitivo, va bene.

For the aperitif, that's fine.

Words in this phrase

Per

[pehr]

for

A preposition used to explain purpose or reason.

Example

Sono qui per conoscere nuove aziende.

I am here to get to know new companies.

[l]

the

Elided article used before a vowel sound; part of 'l'evento' = 'the event'.

Example

Dopo l' incontro, ho preso qualche appunto.

After the meeting, I took some notes.

aperitivo

[ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh]

aperitif, pre-dinner drink

The Italian early-evening drink, often served with snacks.

Example

Andiamo a fare l'aperitivo?

Shall we go for an aperitif?

provi un Hugo.

PROH-vee oon OO-goh

try a Hugo.

This is a formal suggestion. The 'H' is silent: 'PRO-vi un U-go'.

Example

Provi un caffè.

Try a coffee.

Words in this phrase

provi

[PROH-vee]

try (formal command)

Formal imperative of 'provare', to try.

Example

Provi questo vino!

Try this wine!

[oon]

a / an

An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.

Example

È stato un incontro molto utile.

It was a very useful meeting.

Hugo

[OO-goh]

Hugo (cocktail)

A cocktail of prosecco, elderflower syrup, mint and soda.

Example

Vorrei un Hugo.

I'd like a Hugo.

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