presentare alla famiglia
to introduce to the family
Pronunciation
/pre.zen.ˈta.re ˈal.la fa.ˈmiʎ.ʎa/
Cultural Note
In Italian dating culture, presenting your partner to the family ('presentare alla famiglia') is a monumental milestone — arguably more significant than in most other Western cultures. Italian families are deeply involved in their children's love lives, and family approval matters enormously. Sunday lunch with the family is often the proving ground. Come hungry and compliment the cooking.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi ha presentato alla sua famiglia.
He/she introduced me to his/her family.
Non sono pronta a presentarlo alla mia famiglia.
I'm not ready to introduce him to my family.
Presentare il fidanzato alla famiglia è un passo importante.
Introducing your boyfriend to the family is an important step.