How do you say "But let's take it easy" in Italian?

"But let's take it easy" in Italian is "Ma andiamo con calma". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘But let's take it easy’ in Italian

Q: What does "Ma andiamo con calma" mean in English?

"Ma andiamo con calma" means "But let's take it easy" in English. Usage tip: Italian often uses [andiamo] ([we go]) where English says [let's go] or [let's...]. So [andiamo con calma] is literally [we go calmly] but really means [let's take it easy].

Ma andiamo con calma

mah ahn-DYAH-moh kohn KAHL-mah

[mah ahn-DYAH-moh kohn KAHL-mah]

💬 Usage Tip: Italian often uses [andiamo] ([we go]) where English says [let's go] or [let's...]. So [andiamo con calma] is literally [we go calmly] but really means [let's take it easy].

Phrase Breakdown

[mah]

but

Introduces a contrasting idea or a gentle correction.

Example

C'è fretta, ma andiamo con calma.

There is urgency, but let's go calmly.

andiamo

[ahn-DYAH-moh]

let's go

From 'andare'; here it means 'let's go' or 'we go.'

Example

Quando aprono il gate, andiamo subito.

When they open the gate, let's go right away.

Con calma

kohn KAHL-mah

Calmly / Slowly / Take it easy

An adverbial phrase suggesting a relaxed pace, without rushing.

Example

Facciamo con calma.

Let’s do it calmly / take it easy.

Words in this phrase

con

[kohn]

with

Preposition used in the phrase 'con calma.'

Example

Aspettiamo con pazienza e con calma.

We wait patiently and calmly.

calma

[KAHL-mah]

calm

In this phrase it suggests moving slowly and without stress.

Example

All'aeroporto serve calma, non fretta.

At the airport, calm is needed, not haste.

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