andare avanti
/anˈda.re aˈvan.ti/word by word
The English phrase "go on" is translated into Italian as andare avanti.
Andare avanti is used to describe continuing an action. It is often used idiomatically to express the idea of persevering or enduring through difficult circumstances.
Meaning: continue an action (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb andare (to go) and the adverb avanti (forward/ahead), literally meaning "to go forward".
Which one should you use?
While andare avanti implies moving forward through a process or time, the verb continuare is a more direct way to say "to continue" an activity without the connotation of progress or endurance.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say "go on with [something]", use the preposition con after andare avanti, forming the phrase andare avanti con.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /anˈda.re aˈvan.ti/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The adverb avanti is used in the common phrase Avanti! when answering a door or phone, serving as a way to tell the visitor to 'come in' or 'go ahead'.
- The verb andare shares a historical relationship with the Latin verb vādō, which is the ancestor of the English word 'evade'.
- While andare avanti means to persevere, the phrase andare avanti e indietro describes someone who is indecisive or pacing nervously. It literally means 'to go forward and backward'.
Examples in context
- Questo non può andare avanti.This can't go on.This sentence uses andare avanti to show that a situation cannot continue.Tatoeba #5159567 by Guybrush88, translation #5158676 by CK
- Sento di non poter andare avanti.I feel like I can’t go on.This sentence uses andare avanti to express a feeling of being unable to endure or continue.Tatoeba #12993099 by Nuel, translation #12993098 by Nuel
- Ciò mi dà la forza di andare avanti.This gives me the strength to go on.This sentence uses andare avanti to describe receiving strength to persevere.Tatoeba #708339 by Guybrush88, translation #707458 by papabear
- Puoi continuare a parlare della tua esperienza?Can you go on and talk about your experience?
- Per favore, proseguite con la presentazione.Please go on with the presentation.
- Continua pure ad andare avanti con la lettura.Just go on with your reading.
- Dai, continua pure!Come on, go on!
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are discussing their work project at a cafe.
- AlessandroDobbiamo andare avanti con il progetto.We must go on with the project.
- MartinaHai ragione, non possiamo fermarci ora.You are right, we cannot stop now.
- AlessandroTi aiuterò io a andare avanti.I will help you go on.
- MartinaGrazie Alessandro, apprezzo molto il tuo aiuto.Thank you Alessandro, I really appreciate your help.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry andare avanti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (andare, avanti) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries andare, andare avanti, avanti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
