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How to Say ‘Would you prefer it double?’ in Italian

Lo preferisce doppio?

lo preh-feh-REE-sheh DOHP-pyoh

[lo preh-feh-REE-sheh DOHP-pyoh]

💬 Usage Tip: Lo "it" goes before the verb, not after it as in English. Same pattern: lo prendo "I'll take it".

Phrase Breakdown

[lo]

Used to refer to an object or thing mentioned earlier.

Example

Lo vedo ogni giorno.

I see it every day.

preferisce

[preh-feh-REE-sheh]

Do you prefer?

A question to ask someone about their choice or liking for one thing more than another.

Example

Preferisce caffè o tè?

Do you prefer coffee or tea?

doppio

[DOHP-pyoh]

double

Here a double shot of espresso.

Example

Prendo un caffè doppio.

I'll have a double coffee.

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