Italian · Greetings & Essentials
"Hurry up!" in Italian: sbrigati!
sbrigati!
Hurry up in Italian is sbrigati!—tu imperative of sbrigarsi. Soften with dai if you do not want to sound harsh.
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How to pronounce sbrigati!
Say it
ZBREE-gah-tee
/ˈzbri.ɡa.ti/
Sbrigati: ZBREE-gah-tee. Soft s before b; stress BREE.
"Hurry up!" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sbrigati! | hurry up! Default tu. | Default tu. |
| sbrigati, dai | hurry up, come on Softer. | Softer. |
| sbrigatevi | hurry up (plural) Group. | Group. |
| fatti in là / muoviti | get a move on Related urgency. | Related urgency. |
How to use sbrigati! in real life
- 1Missing the bus
Sbrigati—arriva l'autobus!
Hurry up—the bus is coming!
Transit.
- 2Leaving home
Sbrigati con le scarpe.
Hurry up with the shoes.
Specific task.
- 3Kitchen timing
La pasta cuoce: sbrigati a apparecchiare.
The pasta is cooking: hurry up and set the table.
Home rush.
Mistakes English speakers make with sbrigati!
Incorrect: Sbrigare!
Correct: Sbrigati!
Need the reflexive imperative: sbrigati.
Incorrect: Hurry up italiano.
Correct: Sbrigati!
Use the Italian set word.
Good to know
Sbrigati! is everyday family urgency—shoes, keys, trains. Tone decides if it feels caring or sharp. Add per favore or dai with adults who are not your kids.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Racing to catch a regional train
ChatPal
Mancano quattro minuti.
Four minutes left.
You
Sbrigati—ho i biglietti!
Hurry up—I've got the tickets!
ChatPal
Ok, ok—sbrigati anche tu con lo zaino.
Ok, ok—you hurry up with the backpack too.
You
Corro.
I'm running.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hurry up!" in Italian
Exact word?
Sbrigati!
Softer?
Sbrigati, dai.
Plural?
Sbrigatevi.
Related?
Muoviti.
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