How to Say ‘Stand someone up’ in Italian
Dare buca
DAH-reh BOO-kah
[DAH-reh BOO-kah]
🇮🇹 In Italy: Dare buca is a common informal way to say someone didn't show up or stood you up. It's fine with friends, but in formal contexts you'd use a more neutral phrase.
Phrase Breakdown
Dare
[DAH-reh]
To stand up
Expression used when someone does not show up for a plan or meeting.
Mi ha dato buca all'ultimo minuto!
He stood me up at the last minute!
buca
[BOO-kah]
up
Indicates failure to meet expectations or plans.
Non dare buca, mi raccomando.
Don't stand me up, please.
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