المعنى
To be realistic and practical.
خلفية ثقافية
In the industrial north, 'avere i piedi per terra' is the ultimate professional compliment. It signifies that a person is efficient and doesn't waste time on unproductive theories. While often stereotyped as more 'dreamy', Southern culture uses this phrase to emphasize family responsibility. A father with 'i piedi per terra' is one who ensures there is food on the table before anything else. Young Italians use this phrase ironically on social media to describe 'adulting' or making boring but necessary choices, like staying in to study instead of partying. Even in the arts, Italians distinguish between 'genio' (genius) and 'follia' (madness). An artist with 'i piedi per terra' is one who can actually finish their work and sell it.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to tell an Italian you trust them, say 'Mi piace che tu abbia i piedi per terra'. It's a high form of praise for their character.
Don't say 'sulla terra'
Saying 'sulla terra' makes it sound like you are talking about the planet Earth from outer space. Stick to 'per terra'.
المعنى
To be realistic and practical.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to tell an Italian you trust them, say 'Mi piace che tu abbia i piedi per terra'. It's a high form of praise for their character.
Don't say 'sulla terra'
Saying 'sulla terra' makes it sound like you are talking about the planet Earth from outer space. Stick to 'per terra'.
Combine with 'testa'
A great way to show fluency is to use the contrast: 'Ho la testa tra le nuvole ma i piedi per terra'.
اختبر نفسك
Completa la frase con la forma corretta del verbo 'avere'.
Marco è molto saggio, lui _______ sempre i piedi per terra.
Il soggetto è 'lui' (Marco), quindi usiamo la terza persona singolare del verbo avere.
Quale di queste frasi è corretta?
Scegli l'opzione corretta:
L'idioma corretto usa 'i piedi' (plurale) e la preposizione 'per'.
In quale situazione useresti questa frase?
Tuo fratello vuole spendere tutti i suoi soldi in biglietti della lotteria.
Puoi dirgli di essere realista (piedi per terra) o criticarlo perché sogna troppo (testa tra le nuvole).
Completa il dialogo.
A: 'Voglio diventare una star di Hollywood domani!' B: 'Ma dai, _______!'
In un comando o consiglio, 'stai con i piedi per terra' è la forma più naturale.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMarco è molto saggio, lui _______ sempre i piedi per terra.
Il soggetto è 'lui' (Marco), quindi usiamo la terza persona singolare del verbo avere.
Scegli l'opzione corretta:
L'idioma corretto usa 'i piedi' (plurale) e la preposizione 'per'.
Tuo fratello vuole spendere tutti i suoi soldi in biglietti della lotteria.
Puoi dirgli di essere realista (piedi per terra) o criticarlo perché sogna troppo (testa tra le nuvole).
A: 'Voglio diventare una star di Hollywood domani!' B: 'Ma dai, _______!'
In un comando o consiglio, 'stai con i piedi per terra' è la forma più naturale.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt depends on the tone. It can be friendly advice or a sharp criticism if you think they are being delusional.
No, it is only used for people, their behavior, or their plans.
'Avere' describes a permanent trait; 'stare' often describes a temporary state or a piece of advice for a specific moment.
Yes, very frequently. It's used to describe realistic budgets, achievable goals, and reliable employees.
Yes, it is an older but still acceptable variation, though 'per terra' is much more common today.
Mostly, yes. However, 'down to earth' in English often implies being friendly and unpretentious, while the Italian version leans more towards being practical and realistic.
'Vola basso' (fly low) is a more aggressive, slangy way to tell someone to stop being arrogant or unrealistic.
Yes, it is considered a standard idiom and is perfectly acceptable in journalism and literature.
It is used equally across all of Italy.
The idiom doesn't work! It must always be 'i piedi' (plural).
عبارات ذات صلة
avere la testa tra le nuvole
contrastTo have one's head in the clouds.
fare il passo secondo la gamba
similarTo live within one's means.
essere una persona quadrata
similarTo be a reliable, solid person.
volare basso
similarTo keep a low profile or be modest.
