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How to Say ‘Then maybe an aperitivo this evening?’ in Italian

Allora magari un aperitivo stasera?

ahl-LOH-rah mah-GAH-ree oon ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh stah-SEH-rah

[ahl-LOH-rah mah-GAH-ree oon ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh stah-SEH-rah]

🇮🇹 In Italy: aperitivo is an early-evening drink, often a spritz, usually served with snacks. It's a classic casual first date: social, relaxed, and easy to extend into dinner or to wrap up.

Phrase Breakdown

Allora magari

ahl-LOH-rah mah-GAH-ree

Then maybe

'Allora' means 'then' or 'so', with a double 'l': al-LO-ra.

Example

Allora magari domani.

Then maybe tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

Allora

[ahl-LOH-rah]

so; well

Filler word used to open or resume a topic.

Example

Allora, cominciamo.

So, let's begin.

magari

[mah-GAH-ree]

maybe / perhaps

"Magari" often means "maybe" or "perhaps" when making a polite suggestion.

Example

Magari possiamo sentirci di nuovo, magari davanti a un caffè.

Maybe we can talk again, perhaps over a coffee.

un aperitivo stasera?

oon ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh stah-SEH-rah

an aperitif this evening?

'Stasera' means this evening: sta-SE-ra. Raise your voice at the end for a question.

Example

Esci stasera?

Are you going out tonight?

Words in this phrase

[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.

aperitivo

[ah-peh-ree-TEE-voh]

aperitif, pre-dinner drink

An early-evening drink, often with snacks, typical after work in Italy.

Example

Facciamo un aperitivo alle sette?

Shall we have an aperitif at seven?

stasera

[stah-SEH-rah]

tonight

Short for 'questa sera', this evening.

Example

Stasera esco con gli amici.

Tonight I'm going out with friends.

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