Significado
Suggesting to depart.
Contexto cultural
The 'Italian Goodbye' means that saying 'Andiamo via' is just the start of a 20-minute conversation at the door. Leaving too early can be seen as a sign that you didn't enjoy the hospitality. Hosts will often insist you stay. In cities like Milan, 'Andiamo via' might be used more decisively to stick to a schedule. Younger generations often use 'Scappiamo' (Let's escape) as a more energetic version of 'Andiamo via'.
The Question Tone
Raise your voice at the end ('Andiamo via?') to make it a polite suggestion rather than a command.
Don't use with 'a'
Never say 'Andiamo a via'. It's a common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
Suggesting to depart.
The Question Tone
Raise your voice at the end ('Andiamo via?') to make it a polite suggestion rather than a command.
Don't use with 'a'
Never say 'Andiamo a via'. It's a common mistake for English speakers.
The 'Ne' version
Once you feel comfortable, try 'Andiamocene'. It sounds much more native!
The Social Signal
Use this phrase to signal you are ready to leave, but be prepared for your Italian friends to talk for another 10 minutes!
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence to say 'Let's leave' to your friend.
È tardi, ________ via!
We use the 'noi' (we) form 'andiamo' to include ourselves and the friend.
Which phrase is best for leaving a boring movie?
Il film è brutto...
'Andiamo via?' is the most natural way to suggest leaving a place because you aren't enjoying it.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Mi annoio qui. B: Anch'io. ________?
If both people are bored, the logical suggestion is to leave.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and you just paid the bill.
After paying, the next step is to leave.
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Andiamo vs. Andiamo via
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosÈ tardi, ________ via!
We use the 'noi' (we) form 'andiamo' to include ourselves and the friend.
Il film è brutto...
'Andiamo via?' is the most natural way to suggest leaving a place because you aren't enjoying it.
A: Mi annoio qui. B: Anch'io. ________?
If both people are bored, the logical suggestion is to leave.
You are at a restaurant and you just paid the bill.
After paying, the next step is to leave.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, it's neutral. However, your tone of voice matters. A rising intonation makes it a polite suggestion.
No, use 'Vado via' or 'Io vado'. 'Andiamo' specifically means 'we go'.
'Andiamo' means 'Let's go' (usually to a destination). 'Andiamo via' means 'Let's leave' (from the current place).
You can say 'Andiamo via dalla festa'.
It's a bit casual. In a formal meeting, 'È ora di andare' or 'Ci congediamo' is better.
Usually 'Partiamo' is better for trips. 'Andiamo via' is for leaving a room, a building, or a social event.
It means 'Go away!' and can be quite rude if said to a stranger.
No, it's an adverb meaning 'away'.
Say 'Andiamo via subito!'
No, just say 'Andiamo a casa'. 'Via' and a destination usually don't mix.
Yes, 'Sloggiamo' or 'Filiamo' are common slang versions.
No, 'via' is invariable. It never changes.
It's a more idiomatic, pronominal form. It's very common but grammatically more advanced.
Yes, it's very common to text 'Andiamo via?' to a friend at a party.
Frases relacionadas
Andarsene
similarTo go away (pronominal)
Partire
similarTo depart
Uscire
similarTo go out
Tornare a casa
builds onTo go back home
Scappare
informalTo escape/run away
Sloggiare
slangTo clear out
