Dritto avanti
Straight ahead
Language note: Dritto sounds like 'straight' which helps remember the alignment.
Culture note: Italians often add gestures pointing forward; gestures are a big part of communication.
Context: They continue walking along the street and one friend encourages, 'Just keep going straight ahead.'
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Dritto
[DREET-toh]
Straight
In a direct line; not turning or deviating.
Continua dritto avanti per due chilometri.
Continue straight ahead for two kilometers.
avanti
[ah-VAHN-tee]
Forward
Moving towards a front or central position.
Andiamo dritto avanti fino al parco.
Let's go straight forward until the park.
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