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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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

Subito, le porto i porcini migliori.

Right away, I’ll bring you the best porcini.

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