una birra per favore
/ˈu.na ˈbir.ra per faˈvo.re/word by word
To say "one beer please" in Italian, use una birra per favore.
This phrase is a polite request used to order a single beer from a server.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈu.na ˈbir.ra per faˈvo.re/. The stress is on the 1st of 6 syllables.
Did you know?
- Ordering una birra is a common way to start a social ritual called aperitivo, where drinks are enjoyed before dinner.
- The word birra is a linguistic traveler that entered Italian from the German word 'Bier', reflecting the historical influence of Central European brewing traditions.
- In Italy, ordering una birra without specifying a size often results in a small or medium bottle, as 'one' does not automatically imply a large pint.
Examples in context
- Vorrei una birra per favore.I would like one beer please.
- Prendo una birra per favore.I'll have one beer please.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are ordering drinks at a bar.
- LorenzoCiao! Una birra per favore.Hi! One beer please.
- GiuliaCerto, Lorenzo. E per te?Sure, Lorenzo. And for you?
- LorenzoGiulia vuole un vino rosso.Giulia wants a red wine.
- GiuliaArrivo subito con le bevande.I'll be right back with the drinks.
