Italian for English speakers Supermarket · Lesson 4

Plans for the evening?

Evening plans in Italian — Vieni alla festa domani? (Are you coming to the party tomorrow?) — and politely declining.

Conversation

  1. Kyle Kyle

    Domani vieni alla festa?

    Are you coming to the party tomorrow?

  2. Meera Meera

    No, ho un turno di sera.

    No, I have an evening shift.

  3. Kyle Kyle

    Ma come? Anche il tuo giorno libero?

    How come? On your day off too?

  4. Meera Meera

    Sì. Voglio mettere dei soldi da parte.

    Yes. I'd like to save some money.

    Tip: Literally "I want to put some money aside"

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you decline politely in Italian?

No, ho + reason: no, ho un turno di sera (I have an evening shift). Mi dispiace = 'I'm sorry' as a softener.

What is una festa?

'A party / celebration'. Fare una festa = throw a party. Andare a una festa = go to a party. Festa di compleanno = birthday party.

Turno di sera?

'Evening shift'. Turno di notte = night shift. Turno di giorno = day shift. Common work concept.

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