How to Say ‘I’m happy to lose / I gladly lose’ in Italian
Perdo volentieri
PAIR-doh vo-len-TYEH-ree
[PAIR-doh vo-len-TYEH-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: [Volentieri] means "gladly" or "happily," and Italians use it a lot to make something sound willing and warm. You can swap it into other replies too: [vengo volentieri] = "I'll gladly come."
Phrase Breakdown
Perdo
[PAIR-doh]
I lose
First person singular of perdere, to lose; often used ironically or flirtatiously.
Con quegli occhi Perdo la concentrazione subito.
With those eyes, I lose my concentration immediately.
volentieri
[vo-len-TYEH-ree]
gladly / willingly
Adverb meaning gladly or willingly; softens the idea and makes it sound charming or playful.
Per te cedo volentieri all'ultima battuta.
For you, I gladly give in on the last joke.
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