How to Say ‘And then runs away.’ in Italian
E poi scappa.
eh poy SKAHP-pah
[eh poy SKAHP-pah]
Phrase Breakdown
E poi
eh poy
And then
Connects two actions in sequence.
Prima chiama e poi vieni.
First call and then come.
Words in this phrase
E
[eh]
and
Connects this action to a previous playful remark.
Mi guarda, ride, E poi scappa.
He/she looks at me, laughs, and then runs away.
poi
[poy]
then
Marks the next step, often used dramatically or teasingly.
Prima mi provoca, E poi scappa.
First he/she teases me, and then runs away.
Scappa.
SKAHP-pah
Run away / escape.
Imperative or present tense of scappare, meaning to flee quickly.
Scappa subito!
Run away immediately!
Words in this phrase
scappa
[SKAHP-pah]
runs away / leaves
Suggests someone disappears after a bold or flirtatious move.
Fa il brillante, E poi scappa.
He/she acts all charming, and then runs away.
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