Italian Expression · Intermediate
a portata di mano
within reach / at hand
Pronunciation: ah por-TAH-tah dee MAH-no
Meaning
Easily accessible or readily available.
Example
Tieni sempre il telefono a portata di mano in caso di emergenza.
Always keep your phone within reach in case of an emergency.
Practice tips
- Practice a portata di mano out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.