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How to Say ‘You'd better run or you'll get wet. It's going to rain again.’ in Italian

Corra, sennó si bagna, sta per piovere.

💬 Usage Tip: A practical use of imperatives and future tense.

Phrase Breakdown

Corra

Sennó si bagna

Sta per piovere

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Corra

[koh-ra]

Run

An action of moving quickly on foot.

Example

Corra verso la fermata del bus.

Run towards the bus stop.

sennó

[sehn-noh]

Otherwise

Used to indicate a possible outcome if something is not done.

Example

Corri, sennó si perde la festa.

Run, otherwise you'll miss the party.

si

[see]

Yourself

Refers to the identity of the person being addressed.

Example

Si conosca meglio.

Get to know yourself better.

bagna

[bahn-yah]

Gets wet

Becoming damp with liquid, especially water.

Example

Si bagna con il sudore.

He gets wet with sweat.

sta

[stah]

It's going

Indicating future occurrence.

Example

Sta per ricevere una sorpresa.

He is going to receive a surprise.

per

[per]

To

Used to indicate direction or engagement in an activity.

Example

Prepara per il meglio.

Prepare for the best.

piovere

[pyoh-vereh]

Rain

Precipitation in the form of liquid water drops.

Example

Pioverà domani.

It will rain tomorrow.

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