sbrigare
to hurry through; to take care of (tasks)
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/zbriˈɡare/
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Cultural Note
Sbrigarsi (reflexive) means to hurry up, while sbrigare (transitive) means to handle or dispatch tasks. 'Sbrigati!' is one of the most commonly heard imperatives in Italian households. Despite the Italian reputation for a relaxed pace, 'sbrigarsi' reveals that Italians can be in a rush too, especially during morning routines.
📝 Example Sentences
Devo sbrigare alcune faccende prima di uscire.
I need to take care of some tasks before going out.
Sbrigati, siamo in ritardo!
Hurry up, we're late!
Mi sbrigo e arrivo subito.
I'll hurry up and be right there.