How to Say ‘Then we’re a bit of rivals!’ in Italian
Allora siamo un po' rivali!
ah-LLOH-rah SYAH-moh oon poh ree-VAH-lee
[ah-LLOH-rah SYAH-moh oon poh ree-VAH-lee]
💬 Usage Tip: A fun, light sentence. “Un po’” makes it softer and more joking.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Perfect football banter phrase—competitive, but not aggressive. Very Italian in spirit when said with a grin.
Phrase Breakdown
Allora
[ah-LLOH-rah]
so, then
A common discourse word used to continue a conversation, draw a conclusion, or react to what someone just said.
Allora, "Allora" si usa spesso per iniziare una risposta.
So, “allora” is often used to begin a response.
siamo
[SYAH-moh]
we are
First-person plural of the verb "essere"; it means "we are."
Noi "siamo" pronti per la partita.
We are ready for the match.
un po'
oon poh
a bit
Softens the statement, making it friendly.
Allora siamo un po' rivali!
Then we're a bit rivals!
Words in this phrase
un
[oon]
a, an
The masculine singular indefinite article used before many nouns.
È "un" bel momento per tifare.
It is a good moment to cheer.
po'
[poh]
a little, a bit
An informal expression meaning "a little" or "a bit," often used to soften a statement.
Siamo "po'" stanchi dopo la partita.
We are a bit tired after the match.
rivali!
ree-VAH-lee
rivals!
People supporting opposing teams.
Allora siamo un po' rivali!
Then we're a bit rivals!
Words in this phrase
rivali
[ree-VAH-lee]
rivals
Plural noun/adjective for people or teams competing against each other.
Nel calcio siamo "rivali", ma restiamo amici.
In football we are rivals, but we remain friends.
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