Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to leave" in Italian: partire
partire
Note: also: andarsene
To leave in Italian (as in depart) is partire (par-TEE-reh). Present: io parto, tu parti, lui/lei parte, noi partiamo. For leaving a room you often use uscire; partire is trips and departures.
Train platform
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How to pronounce partire
Say it
par-TEE-reh
/parˈti.re/
Partire stresses TEE: par-TEE-reh. Parto is PAR-toh.
"to leave" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| partire | to leave / depart Trains, flights, trips. | Trains, flights, trips. |
| parto / parti / parte | I leave / you leave / he-she leaves Present singular. | Present singular. |
| partiamo | we leave; let's leave Statement or suggestion. | Statement or suggestion. |
| partire per… | to leave for… Parto per Roma. | Parto per Roma. |
How to use partire in real life
- 1Train platform
Il treno parte tra cinque minuti.
The train leaves in five minutes.
Parte for schedules.
- 2Weekend trip
Domani partiamo all'alba.
Tomorrow we leave at dawn.
Partiamo for we.
- 3Solo travel
Io parto venerdì sera.
I leave Friday evening.
Parto is io.
Mistakes English speakers make with partire
Incorrect: Io partire domani.
Correct: Io parto domani.
Conjugate: io parto.
Incorrect: Parto la stanza.
Correct: Esco dalla stanza.
Partire is depart; leaving a room is uscire.
Good to know
Partire sounds like a real departure—bags, tickets, hugs at the station. Friends ask a che ora parti? more often than a vague when do you go.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming departure time
ChatPal
A che ora parti domani?
What time do you leave tomorrow?
You
Parto alle sette dal Termini.
I leave at seven from Termini.
ChatPal
Allora partiamo insieme in taxi?
Shall we leave together by taxi then?
You
Sì, così non rischio di fare tardi.
Yes, so I don't risk being late.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to leave" in Italian
Partire or andare?
Partire stresses departure; andare is go in general.
How do I say I'm leaving tomorrow?
Parto domani.
What about leaving the house?
Esco di casa—uscire, not partire.
Past participle?
Partito/a: Sono partito ieri.
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