Ecco a Lei
Here you are
Language note: A phrase commonly used when handing something to someone, maintaining politeness.
Culture note: In Italian cafes, you often receive your receipt before your order, and this phrase accompanies the gesture of handing it over.
Context: You hand over the payment to the barista.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ecco
[Eh-koh]
Here
Used to draw attention to something or to present something to someone.
Ecco il tuo caffè.
Here is your coffee.
a
[Ah]
to
Used to express direction or recipient of an action.
Ho dato la penna a Mario.
I gave the pen to Mario.
Lei
[Lei]
You (formal)
Formal and polite second-person singular pronoun.
Ecco la ricevuta per Lei.
Here is the receipt for you.
Phrase Parts
Ecco
A Lei
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