Italian · Real conversations
How to say “Let's turn back.” in Italian
Suggest returning in the direction you came from.
Torniamo indietro.
Let's turn back.
Make it a clear proposal that the other person can respond to.
Use it in three situations
A changed walking plan
Torniamo indietro.
Let's turn back.
At a closed path
Si sta facendo buio. Torniamo indietro.
It's getting dark. Let's turn back.
After deciding to return
Torniamo indietro prima che piova.
Let's turn back before it rains.
What to watch for
Turning back is different from merely turning left or right.
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 outdoor plans. Say this in Italian: It's getting dark. Let's turn back.
Reveal a sample reply
Si sta facendo buio. Torniamo indietro.
It's getting dark. Let's turn back.
Build a useful exchange
Check a route and agree on a sensible outdoor plan.
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.
