Italian Expression · Intermediate
fare la fila
to queue / to stand in line
Pronunciation: FAH-reh lah FEE-lah
Meaning
To wait in a line of people.
Example
Abbiamo dovuto fare la fila per più di un'ora.
We had to queue for more than an hour.
Practice tips
- Practice fare la fila 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.