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How to Say ‘Perfect, then I'll have the carbonara.’ in Italian

Perfetto, allora prendo la carbonara.

pehr-FEHT-toh ahl-LOH-rah PREN-doh lah kar-boh-NAH-rah

[pehr-FEHT-toh ahl-LOH-rah PREN-doh lah kar-boh-NAH-rah]

💬 Usage Tip: allora "so, then" is a very common filler for moving to a decision. Italians drop it at the start of sentences constantly.

Phrase Breakdown

Perfetto, allora

pehr-FEHT-toh ahl-LOH-rah

Perfect, then

'Allora' means 'then' or 'so'. Hold the double t and double l: per-FET-to, al-LO-ra.

Example

Perfetto, allora ci vediamo domani.

Perfect, then see you tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

Perfetto

[pehr-FEHT-toh]

perfect; great

A common response used to show agreement, satisfaction, or that something is ideal.

Example

Perfetto, le scrivo domani per continuare la conversazione iniziata all'evento.

Perfect, I will write to you tomorrow to continue the conversation started at the event.

allora

[ahl-LOH-rah]

so; well

Filler word used to open or resume a topic.

Example

Allora, cominciamo.

So, let's begin.

prendo la carbonara.

PREN-doh lah kar-boh-NAH-rah

I'll have the carbonara.

This is the standard way to order. Say PREN-do la car-bo-NA-ra.

Example

Prendo la pizza margherita.

I'll have the margherita pizza.

Words in this phrase

prendo

[PREN-doh]

I take / I get

First person of 'prendere': to take or pick up.

Example

Prendo le chiavi e usciamo.

I'll get the keys and we'll go out.

[lah]

the

The feminine singular definite article, used before nouns like 'cultura.'

Example

"La" cultura di questa impresa mi interessa molto.

"The" culture of this company interests me a lot.

carbonara

[kar-boh-NAH-rah]

carbonara

Roman pasta sauce of egg, guanciale, pecorino and pepper.

Example

La carbonara è un piatto romano.

Carbonara is a Roman dish.

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