un altro giro
/un ˈal.tro ˈd͡ʒi.ro/word by word
In Italian, "another round" is said as un altro giro.
The phrase is used to request an additional set of drinks for everyone in a group. In a bar context, the word giro refers to the act of going around or a cycle, implying the waiter or bartender making another circuit to the tables.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of un (a/an), altro (other/another) and giro (turn/lap/round).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase can be modified depending on how many rounds you want or what you want to drink. To specify the type of drink, use the construction un altro giro di [drink], such as un altro giro di birre (another round of beers). If you want to order "two more rounds", the phrase changes to altri due giri.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word giro is also the name of the famous Giro d'Italia cycling race, as it literally describes a 'tour' or 'lap' around the country.
- If you are paying for the round, you might hear the phrase offro io, meaning 'I'll treat everyone', which often precedes the request for un altro giro.
- The word giro shares its linguistic roots with the English word 'gyroscope' and the verb 'gyrate'.
Examples in context
- Che ne dici di un altro giro?How about another round?This sentence is useful for suggesting another round using un altro giro.Tatoeba #2975400 by Guybrush88, translation #31564 by CM
- Facciamo un altro giro di birre?Shall we do another round of beers?
- Il cameriere ha portato un altro giro di cocktail.The waiter brought another round of cocktails.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are at a bar with friends.
- ChiaraSiamo arrivati alla fine dei drink.We've finished our drinks.
- AlessandroVogliamo fare un altro giro, Alessandro?Do we want another round, Alessandro?
- ChiaraSì, ne offro un altro giro io!Yes, I'll buy another round!
- AlessandroOttimo, grazie Chiara!Great, thank you Chiara!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (un, altro, giro) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries altro, giro, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
