ordinare
to order
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ordiˈnaːre/
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Cultural Note
In Italian restaurants, there's no rush to order -- the waiter will come back several times if needed. It's perfectly acceptable to ask the waiter for recommendations ('Cosa ci consiglia?'). Italians often order courses one at a time rather than all at once, allowing them to decide what comes next based on appetite.
📝 Example Sentences
Siamo pronti per ordinare.
We're ready to order.
Cosa ordiniamo? Il menu sembra fantastico.
What shall we order? The menu looks fantastic.
Ho ordinato una bottiglia di Chianti.
I ordered a bottle of Chianti.