How to Say ‘You are taking’ in Italian
Mi sta portando
mee stah por-TAHN-do
[mee stah por-TAHN-do]
💬 Usage Tip: Present continuous to describe what someone is currently doing.
🇮🇹 In Italy: In a taxi, clarity helps avoid misunderstandings.
Phrase Breakdown
Mi sta
mee stah
Words in this phrase
Mi
[mee]
Me
Refers to the person speaking; used as a direct or indirect object.
Mi sta portando al posto sbagliato.
He/She is taking me to the wrong place.
sta
[stah]
Is
Third person singular of 'stare', used here as part of a present continuous form.
Sta prendendo una strada diversa.
He/She is taking a different road.
portando
[por-TAHN-do]
Bringing
Refers to carrying or transporting someone or something from one place to another.
Portando mi alla destinazione corretta.
Bringing me to the correct destination.
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