beccarsi

to meet up, to catch up, to hook up

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/bek.ˈkar.si/

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Cultural Note

From 'beccare' (to peck, like a bird), the reflexive 'beccarsi' is everyday slang for meeting up casually. Very common among young Italians making plans. 'Ci becchiamo!' is a cool, informal way to say 'see you later!' Not appropriate in formal contexts.

📝 Example Sentences

Ci becchiamo dopo? — Sì, ci becchiamo alle otto!

Shall we meet up later? — Yeah, let's meet at eight!

Ieri mi sono beccato Marco al bar.

Yesterday I ran into Marco at the bar.

Vi beccate sempre allo stesso posto.

You guys always meet up at the same place.

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