da asporto
/da asˈpɔr.to/
The Italian phrase for takeout is da asporto.
The phrase da asporto is used to describe food intended to be eaten away from the place where it was purchased. It is also commonly used to describe a business or establishment that offers this service, such as un ristorante da asporto (a takeout restaurant).
Meaning: (of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
da asporto is an invariable adjectival phrase used to describe food or establishments, meaning it does not change its form to match gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /da asˈpɔr.to/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word asporto comes from the verb asportare, which in a legal or criminal context means to steal or embezzle something.
- In Italy, the concept of da asporto is distinct from consegna a domicilio, which specifically refers to food delivered to your home.
- The word asporto is a relative of the English word 'export', as both derive from the Latin root for 'carrying away'.
Examples in context
- Ha deciso di ordinare qualcosa da asporto.He decided to order takeout.This sentence is useful for showing how to use da asporto with the verb to order.Tatoeba #13451273 by Nuel, translation #13451271 by Nuel
- Sono tentato di ordinare del cibo da asporto.I'm tempted to order some takeout.This sentence shows how to express a temptation to order da asporto food.Tatoeba #13208579 by Nuel, translation #13208578 by Nuel
- Gli amici dicono che se la passa di più a ordinare cibo da asporto.Friends say he’s better off ordering takeout.This sentence illustrates a context where someone prefers ordering da asporto food.Tatoeba #13212560 by Nuel, translation #13212559 by Nuel
- Posso prendere il cibo d'asporto, per cortesia?May I take the food to go, please?
- Posso prendere il cibo da asporto?Can I take the food to go?
- Certo, qual è il tuo ordine?Sure, what's your order?
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are deciding what to do for dinner at home.
- MatteoPrendiamo del cibo da asporto stasera?Shall we get some takeout tonight?
- ChiaraSì, ottima idea per una serata tranquilla.Yes, great idea for a quiet evening.
- MatteoVuoi ordinare una pizza da asporto?Do you want to order a takeout pizza?
- ChiaraSì, mi piacerebbe molto.Yes, I would love to.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry da asporto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
