Italian Expression · Intermediate
fare il tifo per
to root for / to cheer on
Pronunciation: FAH-re eel TEE-fo per
Meaning
To express support for a team, person, or cause, often enthusiastically.
Example
Stasera faremo il tifo per la nostra squadra del cuore.
Tonight we will root for our favorite team.
Practice tips
- Practice fare il tifo per 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.