Prego, passa tu

Meaning

A natural Italian expression used to convey: please, you go first.

Example

Prego, passa tu; tengo aperta la porta.

Please, you go first; I will hold the door open.

Practice tips

• Practice Prego, passa tu 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 native-level learners.

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