Significado
Directing attention.
Contexto cultural
Pointing is common but should be done with care. Using the whole hand instead of just the index finger is often seen as more polite in formal settings. A chin flick (tossing the head back slightly) often accompanies 'Guarda lì' to indicate a direction without using hands. Younger generations might use 'Becca lì' (Catch that) as a slang alternative to 'Guarda lì' when spotting something cool. In Italian museums, you will often hear guides say 'Osservate lì' (Observe there) to a group, which is a more elevated version of 'Guarda lì'.
Use your hands
Italians rarely say 'Guarda lì' without pointing. It's part of the language!
The Accent Matters
In writing, 'lì' (there) must have an accent. 'li' means 'them'.
Significado
Directing attention.
Use your hands
Italians rarely say 'Guarda lì' without pointing. It's part of the language!
The Accent Matters
In writing, 'lì' (there) must have an accent. 'li' means 'them'.
Softening the blow
Add 'un po'' (Guarda un po' lì) to sound more like a local and less like you're giving orders.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'guardare' (informal).
____ lì! C'è un bellissimo uccello sull'albero.
Since we are using the informal 'lì' in a casual context, the 'tu' imperative 'Guarda' is correct.
Which phrase is correct for a formal situation with a stranger?
You want to point out a dropped wallet to an elderly gentleman.
'Guardi' is the formal (Lei) imperative form, appropriate for strangers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Dove sono le mie chiavi? B: ____ ____, sono sul divano!
'Guarda lì' is the most natural way to point out the location of the keys.
Match the phrase to the distance.
1. Object is very far. 2. Object is right next to you. 3. Object is a few meters away.
Qui = Here, Lì = There (specific), Là = Over there (distant).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios____ lì! C'è un bellissimo uccello sull'albero.
Since we are using the informal 'lì' in a casual context, the 'tu' imperative 'Guarda' is correct.
You want to point out a dropped wallet to an elderly gentleman.
'Guardi' is the formal (Lei) imperative form, appropriate for strangers.
A: Dove sono le mie chiavi? B: ____ ____, sono sul divano!
'Guarda lì' is the most natural way to point out the location of the keys.
1. Object is very far. 2. Object is right next to you. 3. Object is a few meters away.
Qui = Here, Lì = There (specific), Là = Over there (distant).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasOnly if used with people you should address formally. With friends, it's perfectly normal.
'Lì' is for a specific, closer spot. 'Là' is for something further away or more general.
No, you should say 'Guardi lì' to show respect.
You say 'Guardali' (one word, no accent on the 'i').
It's a cultural trait to be very visual and expressive with gestures.
No, for a sound you would say 'Senti!' (Listen!).
Yes, often followed by emojis to show what you're looking at.
Say 'Guardami!'.
Yes, when it means 'there'. Always.
Yes, it's very common when looking at photos together.
Frases relacionadas
Guarda là
similarLook over there (further away)
Guarda qua
similarLook here
Dai un'occhiata
builds onHave a look / Take a glance
Vedi?
relatedDo you see?
