Puoi ripetere?
Can you repeat that?
Language note: It's polite and often necessary for learners.
Culture note: Italians are usually patient and happy to repeat themselves.
Context: The tourist missed a part of what Maria said and wants her to say it again.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Puoi
[PWOH-ee]
Can
Used to ask if someone has the ability or permission to perform an action.
Puoi ripetere la domanda?
Can you repeat the question?
ripetere
[ree-peh-TEH-reh]
repeat
To say again or more than once.
Devi ripetere questo esercizio.
You need to repeat this exercise.
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