Italian Expression · Intermediate
dare fastidio
to bother / to annoy
Pronunciation: DAH-reh fas-TEE-dee-oh
Meaning
To cause disturbance or irritation to someone.
Example
Per favore, non dare fastidio al gatto mentre dorme.
Please, don't bother the cat while it's sleeping.
Practice tips
- Practice dare fastidio 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.