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How to Say ‘Go on then, I'd love one, a spritz, thanks.’ in Italian

Dai, volentieri, uno spritz, grazie.

dye voh-len-TYEH-ree OO-noh SPRITS GRAHT-tsee-eh

[dye voh-len-TYEH-ree OO-noh SPRITS GRAHT-tsee-eh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: A spritz is the classic early-evening aperitivo drink, especially in the north. Ordering one sounds relaxed and sociable, which fits a casual chat at the bar.

Phrase Breakdown

Dai, volentieri,

dye voh-len-TYEH-ree

Sure, gladly,

'Dai' here means 'oh go on' or 'sure'. 'Volentieri' means 'gladly'. Say DAI, vo-len-TIE-ri.

Example

Dai, volentieri, vengo anch'io.

Sure, gladly, I'll come too.

Words in this phrase

Dai

[dye]

come on!

"Dai!" is a very common informal encouragement, like "come on!"

Example

Dai, facciamo un altro gol!

Come on, let's score another goal!

volentieri

[voh-len-TYEH-ree]

gladly; with pleasure

A polite adverb used to accept an invitation or suggestion enthusiastically.

Example

Volentieri, possiamo risentirci la prossima settimana.

Gladly, we can talk again next week.

uno spritz, grazie.

OO-noh SPRITS GRAHT-tsee-eh

a spritz, thanks.

Say U-no SPRITZ, GRA-tsie. The 'z' in 'grazie' sounds like 'ts'.

Example

Due caffè e uno spritz, grazie.

Two coffees and a spritz, thanks.

Words in this phrase

uno

[OO-noh]

Masculine singular indefinite article, used before masculine nouns like 'spazio'.

Example

O uno spazio semi-privato? Potrebbe essere più flessibile per il gruppo.

Or a semi-private space? It could be more flexible for the group.

spritz

[SPRITS]

spritz

Popular Italian aperitif of prosecco, bitter and soda.

Example

Prendiamo uno spritz?

Shall we get a spritz?

grazie

[GRAHT-tsee-eh]

thank you / thanks

The standard way to thank someone in Italian.

Example

Ricevo il resto e dico: "Grazie."

I receive the change and say: "Thank you."

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