How do you say "I want to go to the center." in Italian?

"I want to go to the center." in Italian is "Voglio andare in centro.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘I want to go to the center.’ in Italian

Q: What does "Voglio andare in centro." mean in English?

"Voglio andare in centro." means "I want to go to the center." in English. Usage tip: With places like [centro], Italian often uses [in]: [in centro], [in ufficio]. But with cities you normally use [a]: [andare a Roma].

Voglio andare in centro.

VOHL-yoh ahn-DAH-reh een CHEN-troh

[VOHL-yoh ahn-DAH-reh een CHEN-troh]

💬 Usage Tip: With places like [centro], Italian often uses [in]: [in centro], [in ufficio]. But with cities you normally use [a]: [andare a Roma].

Phrase Breakdown

Voglio

[VOHL-yoh]

I want

First-person singular of volere, meaning 'I want'.

Example

Voglio andare in centro. Voglio visitare il Duomo.

I want to go downtown. I want to visit the cathedral.

andare

[ahn-DAH-reh]

to go

Infinitive of andare, meaning 'to go'.

Example

Voglio andare in centro. Andare a piedi è possibile?

I want to go downtown. Is it possible to go on foot?

[een]

to / in

Preposition meaning 'in' or 'to' depending on context; here 'to'.

Example

Voglio andare in centro. In centro ci sono molti negozi.

I want to go downtown. There are many shops downtown.

centro

[CHEN-troh]

center / downtown

Often refers to the city center or downtown area.

Example

Voglio andare in centro. Il centro è molto bello di sera.

I want to go downtown. The center is very beautiful in the evening.

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