Italian Expression · Intermediate
di pari passo
hand in hand / at the same pace
Pronunciation: di PA-ri PÀS-so
Meaning
Indicating that two or more things are developing or happening simultaneously or in close conjunction.
Example
La crescita economica e lo sviluppo sociale dovrebbero andare di pari passo.
Economic growth and social development should go hand in hand.
Practice tips
- Practice di pari passo 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.