A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Would you like to go out sometime" in Italian
Ask someone out in Italian with this polite and common phrase for a future date.
Ti andrebbe di uscire qualche volta?
tee an-DREB-beh dee oo-SHEE-reh KWHL-keh VOL-tahcasual
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Use this when you've been talking with someone for a bit and want to suggest a future meeting, like a coffee or a drink. It's a good way to gauge interest without being too direct.
Alternatives
- Ti va di uscire?Slightly more direct and common for an immediate suggestion.
- Vorrei invitarti fuori.More formal and clearly states your intention to invite them.
Ways to get it wrong
Andrebbe vs Va
'Ti va' is more common for immediate suggestions, while 'ti andrebbe' implies a hypothetical future.
Pronouncing 'uscire'
Make sure to pronounce the 'sc' as 'sh' (oo-SHEE-reh), not 'sk'.
A small cultural note
Italians often prefer to get to know someone a bit before suggesting a formal 'date.' This phrase is a good middle ground.
Frequently asked
Is 'Ti andrebbe di uscire qualche volta?' too forward?
Not at all, it's a very common and polite way to suggest a future meeting. It's less direct than asking for a date right away.
How do I respond if they say yes?
You can follow up by suggesting a specific activity or time, like 'Che ne dici di un caffè sabato?' (How about a coffee on Saturday?).
What if I want to ask someone older or in a professional setting?
For someone older or in a more formal context, you'd use the 'Lei' form: 'Le andrebbe di uscire qualche volta?'
