How do you say "I brought a small gift for you." in Italian?

"I brought a small gift for you." in Italian is "Ho portato un piccolo regalo per voi.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

What does "Ho portato un piccolo regalo per voi." mean in English?

"Ho portato un piccolo regalo per voi." means "I brought a small gift for you." in English.

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How to Say ‘I brought a small gift for you.’ in Italian

Ho portato un piccolo regalo per voi.

oh por-TAH-toh oon PEEK-koh-loh reh-GAH-loh pehr voy

[oh por-TAH-toh oon PEEK-koh-loh reh-GAH-loh pehr voy]

🇮🇹 In Italy: This is a natural, modest way to present a gift in Italy. Calling it [un piccolo regalo] softens it and avoids sounding showy, which usually lands well with in-laws.

Phrase Breakdown

Ho portato

oh por-TAH-toh

I brought

Past tense expression used to say that something has been brought.

Example

Ho portato i libri con me.

I brought the books with me.

Words in this phrase

[oh]

I have

Auxiliary verb used here to form the past tense 'I brought.'

Example

Ho portato anche un dolce fatto in casa.

I also brought a homemade dessert.

portato

[por-TAH-toh]

brought

Past participle meaning brought or carried here.

Example

Ho portato qualcosa di semplice ma sincero.

I brought something simple but sincere.

Un piccolo regalo

oon PEEK-koh-loh reh-GAH-loh

A small gift

A gift that is modest in size or value, offered as a kind gesture.

Example

Ti ho preso un piccolo regalo.

I got you a small gift.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

a / one

Indefinite article before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Ho comprato un pensiero per la famiglia.

I bought a little gift for the family.

piccolo

[PEEK-koh-loh]

small

Describes something modest or little in size or importance.

Example

È solo un piccolo gesto di gentilezza.

It is only a small gesture of kindness.

regalo

[reh-GAH-loh]

gift

A present given to someone, often on a visit.

Example

Spero che questo regalo vi piaccia.

I hope you like this gift.

Per voi

pehr voy

For you (plural/formal)

Used to indicate that the gift is intended for the people being addressed.

Example

Questo è per voi.

This is for you.

Words in this phrase

per

[pehr]

for

Shows the recipient of the action or object.

Example

Questo fiore è per vostra madre.

This flower is for your mother.

voi

[voy]

you

Object pronoun meaning 'you' plural/polite.

Example

Ho preparato qualcosa per voi stasera.

I prepared something for you this evening.

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