prendere
to take, to have (food/drink)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈpren.de.re/
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Cultural Note
'Prendere un caffè' is the standard way to say 'have a coffee' in Italian. At Italian bars, you order by saying 'prendo un...' — it's one of the most versatile daily verbs.
📝 Example Sentences
Prendo un caffè al bar.
I'll have a coffee at the bar.
Prendi l'ombrello, sta per piovere.
Take the umbrella, it's about to rain.
Abbiamo preso il treno delle dieci.
We took the ten o'clock train.