fare squadra
/ˈfa.re ˈskwa.dra/word by word
To team up in Italian is fare squadra.
The phrase fare squadra is used to describe the act of working together toward a common goal, often in a professional, sports or collaborative context.
Meaning: Translations (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "to make team". It is composed of the verb fare (to do/make) and the noun squadra (team).
Did you know?
- The word squadra shares a root with the English word 'square'. It originally referred to a square-shaped tool used by architects and carpenters to ensure right angles.
- If an Italian says someone is fuori squadra, they are not just physically off the field, but acting in a way that disrupts the group's harmony or rhythm.
- In Italian, fare squadra is often used as a moral quality. A leader might say their group has 'made a team', meaning they have developed deep trust and loyalty, not just a work arrangement.
Examples in context
- Sarebbe un piacere collaborare con lei per questo progetto.It would be a pleasure to team up with you for this project.
- Possiamo lavorare insieme per raggiungere i nostri obiettivi.We can team up to achieve our goals.
- Che ne dici di fare squadra per questo progetto?What do you think of teaming up for this project?
- Potremmo unirci per portare avanti questa iniziativa.We could team up to move forward with this initiative.
- Dobbiamo metterci insieme e raggiungere l'obiettivo comune.We need to team up and reach the common goal.
- Dobbiamo fare squadra per vincere la partita.We need to team up to win the match.
- Se vogliamo finire il progetto, dobbiamo fare squadra.If we want to finish the project, we must team up.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are discussing a difficult work task.
- GiuliaLorenzo, questo compito è molto difficile da fare da soli.Lorenzo, this task is very difficult to do alone.
- LorenzoHai ragione, perché non proviamo a fare squadra?You are right, why don't we team up?
- GiuliaOttima idea, lavoreremo molto meglio insieme.Great idea, we will work much better together.
- LorenzoD'accordo, iniziamo subito a collaborare.Agreed, let's start collaborating right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (fare, squadra) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fare, fare squadra, squadra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
