andiamo
/anˈdja.mo/
The Italian phrase for "we go" is andiamo.
andiamo is used to suggest that it is time to leave or to start an activity. It can also function as an interjection similar to the English "come on", used to encourage someone or to express impatience.
Which one should you use?
You might use Facciamo un salto if you are implying a quick visit or a short trip. For a more formal tone, you can use Ci dirigiamo, which literally means "we direct ourselves."
How does it change in a sentence?
The form andiamo is versatile. It can be used as a statement of fact to mean "we go" or as an exhortation meaning "let's go".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /anˈdja.mo/.
Did you know?
- If someone says andiamo in response to a piece of bad news, it can function as a way of saying 'you've got to be kidding me' or 'give me a break'.
- While andiamo means 'let's go', saying andiamoci adds a tiny word that means 'let's go *there*', referring to a place already mentioned in conversation.
- While it means 'we go', the word andiamo can be used almost like a command to oneself when a person is trying to build up courage to do something difficult.
Examples in context
- Noi andiamo a scuola.We go to school.This sentence shows the use of andiamo to state a destination.Tatoeba #13274503 by Guybrush88, translation #13249467 by rul
- Noi andiamo al mercato.We go to the market.Tatoeba #4523518 by Guybrush88, translation #4170595 by Wuzzy
- Ti importa dove andiamo?Do you care where we go?This sentence shows the use of andiamo in a question about a destination.Tatoeba #4771998 by Guybrush88, translation #2582102 by CK
- Andiamo a fare una passeggiata.We go for a walk.
- Ci dirigiamo verso il ristorante.We go towards the restaurant.
- Dai, andiamo a mangiare una pizza.Come on, let's go eat pizza.
- Facciamo un salto al bar per un caffè.Let's go to the bar for a coffee.
- 169 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are at a party and are ready to head home.
- MartinaSono stanca, andiamo?I'm tired, shall we go?
- LorenzoSì, hai ragione.Yes, you're right.
- MartinaAllora andiamo, prima che piova.Then let's go, before it rains.
- LorenzoAndiamo, prendo io le chiavi.Let's go, I'll grab the keys.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry andiamo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
