How to Say ‘Maybe an aperitif’ in Italian
Magari un aperitivo
mah-GAH-ree oon ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh
[mah-GAH-ree oon ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh]
💬 Usage Tip: magari means "maybe" when you're suggesting something. Said alone in reply, it means "I wish!".
Phrase Breakdown
Magari
[mah-GAH-ree]
maybe / perhaps
"Magari" often means "maybe" or "perhaps" when making a polite suggestion.
Magari possiamo sentirci di nuovo, magari davanti a un caffè.
Maybe we can talk again, perhaps over a coffee.
un
[oon]
a / an
An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.
È stato un incontro molto utile.
It was a very useful meeting.
aperitivo
[ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh]
aperitif, pre-dinner drink
An early-evening drink, often with snacks, typical after work in Italy.
Facciamo un aperitivo alle sette?
Shall we have an aperitif at seven?
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