How to Say ‘Leave the Madonna alone.’ in Italian
Lasci stare la Madonna.
lah-shee sta-reh lah Mah-doh-nnah
[lah-shee sta-reh lah Mah-doh-nnah]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Lasci stare' means 'let be' or 'don't disturb', commonly used in Italian to mean 'let it go'.
🇮🇹 In Italy: The Madonna, or Virgin Mary, holds significant cultural and religious respect in Italy.
Phrase Breakdown
Lasci
[lah-shee]
Leave
Used as a polite request to stop or refrain from doing something.
Lasci stare quella questione.
Leave that matter alone.
stare
[sta-reh]
be
Used to suggest inaction or letting something remain.
Lasci stare, non è importante.
Leave it be, it's not important.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article used for feminine singular nouns.
La Madonna è sempre venerata.
The Madonna is always revered.
Madonna
[Mah-doh-nnah]
Madonna
Refers to the Virgin Mary, often used in religious or cultural contexts in Italy.
La Madonna è molto significativa per molti.
The Madonna is very significant for many.
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 speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
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 scenarios 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