vuoi
vuoi is the Italian word for "you want".
vuoi is used to express that the person you are speaking to desires or wants something.
Which one should you use?
While vuoi means "you want", the form vuole is used to mean "he/she wants" or to express "you want" in a formal context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Neapolitan dialect, vuoi might be replaced with vuó or vuo'.
Did you know?
- The word volere shares a root with the English word 'voluntary', coming from the Latin 'volo' meaning 'I wish'.
- In Italian, the word volere can function as a noun meaning 'will' or 'volition' as in per volere del destino, meaning 'by the will of fate'.
- Using vuoi in a sentence like vuoi che ti spieghi? can actually function as a sarcastic way to tell someone they are being dense or stubborn.
Examples in context
- Ciao! Vuoi andare al cinema stasera?Hi! Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
- Vuoi un pezzo di pizza?Do you want a slice of pizza?
- Vuoi un caffè?Do you want a coffee?
- Cosa vuoi mangiare stasera?What do you want to eat tonight?
- Vuoi venire al cinema con me?Do you want to come to the cinema with me?
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are deciding what to do for the afternoon.
- MartinaVuoi fare una passeggiata?Do you want to take a walk?
- AlessandroSì, è una bellissima idea.Yes, that is a great idea.
- MartinaVuoi andare al parco?Do you want to go to the park?
- AlessandroAndiamo, prendo le scarpe.Let's go, I'll get my shoes.
