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How to Say ‘Then maybe I'll take it to go.’ in Italian

Allora forse lo prendo da portare via.

ahl-LOH-rah FOR-seh lo PREHN-doh dah por-TAH-reh VEE-ah

[ahl-LOH-rah FOR-seh lo PREHN-doh dah por-TAH-reh VEE-ah]

Phrase Breakdown

Allora forse

ahl-LOH-rah FOR-seh

Then maybe

'Allora' has a double 'l': 'al-LO-ra'. 'Forse' is said 'FOR-se'.

Example

Allora forse vengo.

Then maybe I'll come.

Words in this phrase

Allora

[ahl-LOH-rah]

then / so

A common conversational word used to conclude, continue, or sum up a plan.

Example

Allora, la prenotazione è per due persone.

So, the reservation is for two people.

forse

[FOR-seh]

Maybe

Possibly, but not certainly.

Example

Forse proverò il caffè domani.

Maybe I'll try the coffee tomorrow.

lo prendo

lo PREHN-doh

I'll take it

'Lo' refers to the cappuccino. Stress 'PREN'.

Example

Sì, lo prendo.

Yes, I'll take it.

Words in this phrase

[lo]

Used to refer to an object or thing mentioned earlier.

Example

Lo vedo ogni giorno.

I see it every day.

prendo

[PREHN-doh]

I take / I’ll take

From prendere; often used when choosing or buying something.

Example

Se sono freschi, ne prendo un po'.

If they are fresh, I’ll take some.

da portare via.

dah por-TAH-reh VEE-ah

to take away.

Your voice falls at the end because it's a statement.

Example

Il panino è da portare via.

The sandwich is to go.

Words in this phrase

[dah]

for (purpose)

Preposition showing the use or purpose of an object.

Example

Mi serve una tazza da tè.

I need a teacup.

portare

[por-TAH-reh]

to carry / to take

Infinitive verb; with 'via' means take away.

Example

Posso portare via il panino?

Can I take the sandwich away?

via

[VEE-ah]

Away

Indicates moving away or departing.

Example

Andiamo via!

Let's go away!

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