💘🗨️

How to Say ‘A pick-up line’ in Italian

Una frase di rimorchio

OO-nah FRAH-zeh dee ree-MOR-kyoh

[OO-nah FRAH-zeh dee ree-MOR-kyoh]

💬 Usage Tip: rimorchio literally means "towing". The slang verb rimorchiare means to pick someone up, as if hooking them onto a tow.

Phrase Breakdown

Una frase

OO-nah FRAH-zeh

A line / phrase

'Frase' is feminine, so it takes 'una'. Say 'FRA-se' with a rolled 'r'.

Example

Una frase famosa.

A famous phrase.

Words in this phrase

Una

[OO-nah]

Feminine singular indefinite article before a feminine noun.

Example

Ho lavorato in una piccola azienda.

I worked in a small company.

frase

[FRAH-zeh]

sentence / phrase / line

Feminine noun for a sentence or saying.

Example

È una frase famosa.

It's a famous phrase.

di rimorchio

dee ree-MOR-kyoh

pick-up (line)

'Rimorchio' literally means 'tow', and colloquially it refers to picking someone up. 'Chio' sounds like 'kio'.

Example

Andare a rimorchio.

To go out trying to pick people up.

Words in this phrase

[dee]

Preposition linking nouns, often translated as of.

Example

Che tipo di ruolo è disponibile?

What kind of role is available?

rimorchio

[ree-MOR-kyoh]

pick-up (flirting)

Literally 'towing'; colloquially, picking someone up.

Example

Va in discoteca per il rimorchio.

He goes clubbing to pick people up.

Guides for Italian learners

Duolingo vs Busuu: Which Is Better for Actually Improving?Duolingo vs Busuu compared: a free gamified habit versus structured levels with corrections from native speakers. Which to choose, and when to use both.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Spent the summer in Tuscany researching Italian cuisine. Being able to chat with nonnas at the market about recipes? Absolutely priceless.”

Grace P., 34, Food Writer

“Working on a project in Milan and needed professional Italian fast. The business roleplays gave me the confidence to present to clients within a month.”

Daniel F., 45, Architect

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer