Italian · Real conversations
How to say “Could you put ... away?” in Italian
Ask someone to return an item to its usual place.
Potresti mettere via …?
Could you put … away?
Name the item and, if helpful, where it belongs.
Use it in three situations
Tidying dishes
Potresti mettere a posto i piatti?
Could you put the plates away?
Clearing a shared table
Potresti mettere a posto le scarpe?
Could you put your shoes away?
Putting away clothes
Potresti mettere il cibo in frigo?
Could you put the food in the fridge?
What to watch for
Putting something away differs from throwing it away.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine sharing a home. Say this in Italian: Could you put your shoes away?
Reveal a sample reply
Potresti mettere a posto le scarpe?
Could you put your shoes away?
Build a useful exchange
Share chores, supplies, and a household cost.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Italian
Use tu with friends and Lei with someone you address formally. A request with vorrei or potrebbe can soften the tone; it still helps to say what you need clearly. The examples label the situation so you can choose the appropriate relationship.
Read doubled consonants distinctly and keep the written accents. The English translation explains the intended message; Italian often chooses a different construction rather than matching each English word.
