farsi avanti
/ˈfar.si aˈvan.ti/word by word
The Italian way to say 'step up' is farsi avanti.
The phrase is used to describe the action of increasing speed or rate.
Meaning: to increase speed or rate (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfar.si aˈvan.ti/
Did you know?
- The term farsi avanti can also be used idiomatically to mean 'to flirt' or 'to make a move' on someone in certain social contexts.
- In Italian, you do not 'step up' your game with a physical verb, but often use alzare l'asticella, which means 'to raise the bar'.
- The word avanti shares its roots with the English word 'avant-garde', which describes things that are ahead of their time.
Examples in context
- Dobbiamo aumentare la nostra produttività per raggiungere i nostri obiettivi.We need to step up our productivity to achieve our goals.
- La tua prestazione deve migliorare per essere promosso.Your performance needs to step up in order to get promoted.
- Dobbiamo dare una spinta a questa festa per renderla ancora più divertente.We need to step up this party to make it even more fun.
- Per superare questo esame, dovrai metterci una marcia in più nello studio.To pass this exam, you'll need to step up your studying efforts.
Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are discussing a deadline at the office.
- MartinaSiamo in ritardo con le consegne.We are late with the deliveries.
- LorenzoHai ragione, Lorenzo è preoccupato.You're right, Lorenzo is worried.
- MartinaDobbiamo farsi avanti per recuperare il tempo.We need to step up to make up for the time.
- LorenzoSì, iniziamo subito a lavorare più velocemente.Yes, let's start working faster immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (farsi, avanti) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avanti, farsi, farsi avanti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
