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How to Say ‘Can I open it right away?’ in Italian

Posso aprirlo subito?

POHS-soh ah-pree-rloh SOO-bee-toh

[POHS-soh ah-pree-rloh SOO-bee-toh]

💬 Usage Tip: aprire drops its final e and takes lo "it" on the end: aprirlo. Same with mangiarlo "to eat it".

🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italy, gifts are usually opened right away in front of the giver. Asking first is still a nice touch.

Phrase Breakdown

Posso

[POHS-soh]

I can

First-person singular of potere; expresses ability or possibility.

Example

Posso aiutarti dopo l'evento.

I can help you after the event.

aprirlo

[ah-pree-rloh]

open it

To make something accessible or ready to use.

Example

Devi aprirlo con la chiave.

You must open it with the key.

subito

[SOO-bee-toh]

immediately

'Subito' means 'immediately' or 'right away', often used for urgency.

Example

Andiamo subito a prendere il gelato.

Let's go get the ice cream immediately.

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