How do you say "Of course, go ahead." in Italian?

"Of course, go ahead." in Italian is "Certo, mi dica pure.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

What does "Certo, mi dica pure." mean in English?

"Certo, mi dica pure." means "Of course, go ahead." in English.

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How to Say ‘Of course, go ahead.’ in Italian

Certo, mi dica pure.

CHEHR-toh mee DEE-kah POO-reh

[CHEHR-toh mee DEE-kah POO-reh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: [Mi dica pure] is a polite service phrase meaning "go ahead" or "please tell me." You'll hear it from staff, officials, and reception desks more than from friends.

Phrase Breakdown

Certo

[CHEHR-toh]

certainly / of course

A polite response showing readiness to listen or help.

Example

Il ristorante risponde: «Certo, mi dica pure».

The restaurant replies: “Certainly, please go ahead.”

Mi dica pure.

mee DEE-kah POO-reh

Please tell me / go ahead.

Polite expression meaning the speaker can continue speaking or asking.

Example

Mi dica pure il suo nome.

Please tell me your name.

Words in this phrase

[mee]

to me / me

Object pronoun used in the invitation to say what you need.

Example

Se hanno tempo, dicono: «Certo, mi dica pure».

If they have time, they say: “Certainly, please go ahead.”

dica

[DEE-kah]

tell / say

Formal polite form inviting the other person to speak.

Example

Per farmi continuare, dicono: «Certo, mi dica pure».

To let me continue, they say: “Certainly, please go ahead.”

pure

[POO-reh]

please / go ahead

Makes the invitation sound courteous and welcoming.

Example

Con gentilezza sento: «Certo, mi dica pure».

Kindly I hear: “Certainly, please go ahead.”

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