How do you say "I'll kick these doors" in Italian?

"I'll kick these doors" in Italian is "Mo li prendo a calci 'sti portoni". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

What does "Mo li prendo a calci 'sti portoni" mean in English?

"Mo li prendo a calci 'sti portoni" means "I'll kick these doors" in English. Usage tip: Contractions like 'mo' and 'sti' add to the sentence's punchiness, a typical Italian speech style.

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How to Say ‘I'll kick these doors’ in Italian

Mo li prendo a calci 'sti portoni

Moh lee PREHN-doh ah KAHL-chee stee pohr-TOH-nee

[Moh lee PREHN-doh ah KAHL-chee stee pohr-TOH-nee]

💬 Usage Tip: Contractions like 'mo' and 'sti' add to the sentence's punchiness, a typical Italian speech style.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Illustrates a rebellious attitude, reflecting youthful defiance found in Italian rock culture.

Phrase Breakdown

Mo li prendo a calci

Moh lee PREHN-doh ah KAHL-chee

Words in this phrase

[Moh]

Now

At the present moment.

Example

Mo inizio a lavorare.

Now I start working.

[lee]

them

Referring to previously mentioned things or people.

Example

Ho raccolto i libri e li ho messi sul tavolo.

I picked up the books and placed them on the table.

prendo

[PREHN-doh]

take

To reach for and hold.

Example

Prendo una decisione importante.

I make an important decision.

[ah]

Used for indication of purpose.

Example

Devo andare a scuola.

I have to go to school.

calci

[KAHL-chee]

kicks

A strike or blow with the foot.

Example

Adoro giocare a calci il pallone.

I love playing kickball.

sti

[stee]

these

Used to refer to specific things or people close at hand.

Example

'Sti libri sono molti interessanti.

These books are very interesting.

portoni

[pohr-TOH-nee]

big doors

Large gates or doors, especially of a monumental or grand structure.

Example

Gli studenti si sono seduti davanti ai portoni della scuola.

The students sat in front of the school's big doors.

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