How to Say ‘Straight ahead’ in Italian
Dritto avanti
DREET-toh ah-VAHN-tee
[DREET-toh ah-VAHN-tee]
💬 Usage Tip: Dritto sounds like 'straight' which helps remember the alignment.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italians often add gestures pointing forward; gestures are a big part of communication.
Phrase Breakdown
Dritto
[DREET-toh]
Straight
In a direct line; not turning or deviating.
Continua dritto avanti per due chilometri.
Continue straight ahead for two kilometers.
avanti
[ah-VAHN-tee]
Forward
Moving towards a front or central position.
Andiamo dritto avanti fino al parco.
Let's go straight forward until the park.
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