How to Say ‘I’ll prepare them right away.’ in Italian
Te li preparo subito.
teh lee preh-PAH-roh SOO-bee-toh
[teh lee preh-PAH-roh SOO-bee-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: This combines two pronouns: “te” (for you) + “li” (them). It literally means “I prepare them for you right away.” A very authentic shop phrase.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Perfect market language: the vendor is saying they’ll weigh and pack the mushrooms immediately. In Italy, food buying is often pleasantly personal and interactive.
Phrase Breakdown
Te
[teh]
for you
Indirect object pronoun meaning for you or to you, used before other pronouns and the verb.
Te li preparo subito.
I’ll prepare them for you right away.
li
[lee]
them
Direct object pronoun referring to masculine plural items already mentioned.
Li metto in un sacchetto di carta.
I’ll put them in a paper bag.
preparo
[preh-PAH-roh]
I prepare
Here it means I’ll get them ready for you, such as weighing or packing them.
Preparo i funghi e poi passo alla cassa.
I prepare the mushrooms and then go to the register.
subito
[SOO-bee-toh]
right away
Shows that something will be done immediately, with no delay.
Subito, le porto i porcini migliori.
Right away, I’ll bring you the best porcini.
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