How to Say ‘To-go’ in Italian
Da portar via
dah pohr-tahr vee-ah
[dah pohr-tahr vee-ah]
💬 Usage Tip: Da + infinitive often means "for doing" or "to be done," so da portar via is literally "to take away." You'll meet the same pattern in qualcosa da bere ("something to drink").
🇮🇹 In Italy: For takeaway coffee, this phrase is understood, but many people also say da asporto. Both are common; da portar via sounds very natural in conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
Da
[dah]
From
Indicates the origin or starting point.
Vorrei una pizza da portar via.
I would like a pizza to take away.
portar
[pohr-tahr]
To carry
Refers to the act of taking something with you.
Prendo il caffè da portar via.
I'll take the coffee to go.
via
[vee-ah]
Away
Refers to somewhere outside the current location.
Prendo il gelato da portar via.
I'll take the ice cream to go.
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