Ordine pronto
/ˈor.di.ne ˈpron.to/word by word
The English phrase "order up" is translated into Italian as Ordine pronto.
Did you know?
- In an Italian kitchen, the word pronto can mean 'ready', but it is also the standard way to answer the telephone.
- In Italian dining culture, the 'order' is often managed by a capo partita, a chef who coordinates the timing of different dishes so they arrive at the table together.
- The word ordine shares its roots with the English word 'ordain', both tracing back to the same Latin source meaning 'to arrange'.
Examples in context
- Mi porti la crostata, per cortesia?Could you bring me the pie, please?
- Ordine pronto per il tavolo tre!Order up for table three!
- Ordine pronto, venite a ritirarlo.Order up, come pick it up.
Example conversation
A busy restaurant kitchen where the chef calls the servers.
- MatteoOrdine pronto per la signora!Order up for the lady!
- SofiaGrazie, Matteo, lo porto subito.Thanks, Matteo, I'll take it immediately.
- MatteoFai attenzione, è molto caldo.Be careful, it is very hot.
- SofiaRicevuto, grazie mille.Got it, thanks a lot.
