A2 Expression 중립

fare due passi

take a short walk

Going for a brief stroll for relaxation.

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문화적 배경

The 'Passeggiata' is a social ritual. In many towns, the main street is closed to traffic in the evening so people can 'fare due passi' and socialize. In the south, 'fare due passi' often happens much later in the evening, sometimes even after 10 PM, due to the heat of the day. Even in business, 'fare due passi' can be a way to have a 'walking meeting' to discuss sensitive topics away from the office. Italian-Americans often keep this tradition alive in neighborhoods like Little Italy, though it's often replaced by 'going for a coffee'.

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The 'Due' vs 'Quattro' Secret

If you want to sound more like a local, use 'quattro passi' for a slightly longer walk and 'due passi' for a very quick one.

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Don't say 'Prendere'

Never say 'prendere una camminata'. It's the biggest giveaway that you're translating from English.

Going for a brief stroll for relaxation.

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The 'Due' vs 'Quattro' Secret

If you want to sound more like a local, use 'quattro passi' for a slightly longer walk and 'due passi' for a very quick one.

⚠️

Don't say 'Prendere'

Never say 'prendere una camminata'. It's the biggest giveaway that you're translating from English.

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The Social Invite

Asking someone to 'fare due passi' is a great way to have a private conversation without the formality of a meeting.

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'fare'.

Dopo cena, io e mio marito ______ sempre due passi.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: facciamo

The subject is 'io e mio marito' (we), so the correct form is 'facciamo'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to suggest a walk?

How do you ask a friend to go for a stroll?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Facciamo due passi?

'Fare due passi' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

Situation: You are at the office and your head hurts from looking at the screen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Vado a fare due passi.

Taking a short walk is the best way to clear your head during a break.

Fill in the missing line.

A: 'Il ristorante è proprio qui dietro.' B: 'Perfetto, allora _________.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: facciamo due passi a piedi

If the restaurant is close, walking ('a piedi') is the logical choice.

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시각 학습 자료

When to 'Fare Due Passi'

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After Eating

  • Digestion
  • Fresh Air
  • Chatting
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At Work

  • Break
  • Reset
  • Coffee

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'fare'. Fill Blank A2

Dopo cena, io e mio marito ______ sempre due passi.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: facciamo

The subject is 'io e mio marito' (we), so the correct form is 'facciamo'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to suggest a walk? Choose A2

How do you ask a friend to go for a stroll?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Facciamo due passi?

'Fare due passi' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are at the office and your head hurts from looking at the screen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Vado a fare due passi.

Taking a short walk is the best way to clear your head during a break.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Il ristorante è proprio qui dietro.' B: 'Perfetto, allora _________.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: facciamo due passi a piedi

If the restaurant is close, walking ('a piedi') is the logical choice.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it's figurative. It usually means a walk of 5 to 15 minutes.

Yes, if you want to suggest a short break or a casual discussion outside.

'Fare due passi' is more informal and implies a shorter duration.

It is always 'fare due passi' without the article.

Technically yes, but it's not an idiom. Stick to 'due' or 'quattro'.

Yes, it is a standard expression used from Milan to Sicily.

No, that would sound sarcastic or incorrect.

Use 'avere'. Example: 'Ho fatto due passi'.

It's a bit too informal for a total stranger unless you are inviting them to walk with a group.

It's a linguistic way to minimize the effort, making the walk sound easy and inviting.

관련 표현

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fare quattro passi

synonym

To take a short walk.

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sgranchirsi le gambe

similar

To stretch one's legs.

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fare un giro

similar

To take a turn/ride.

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andare a zonzo

specialized form

To wander aimlessly.

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