How to Say ‘Hurry up’ in Italian
Affrettati
ahf-freh-tah-tee
[ahf-freh-tah-tee]
💬 Usage Tip: A command form of 'to hurry'. You'll hear this if you're running late especially in bustling Italian cities.
🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italy, being a few minutes late is usually acceptable in social settings, but for business meetings or public transportation, punctuality is expected.
Phrase Breakdown
Affrettati
[ahf-freh-tah-tee]
Hurry up
The imperative form of the verb 'affrettarsi', meaning 'to hurry'. Used to urge someone to move faster.
Affrettati o perderemo il film.
Hurry up or we'll miss the movie.
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