Italian Expression · Intermediate
venire incontro
to meet halfway / to accommodate
Pronunciation: VEH-nee-reh een-KOHN-troh
Meaning
To make concessions or compromises to reach an agreement or help someone.
Example
Per chiudere l'accordo, dobbiamo venire incontro alle loro richieste.
To close the deal, we need to meet their demands halfway.
Practice tips
- Practice venire incontro 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.