Che ne dici di una passeggiata?

What do you think about a walk?

Pronunciation

ke ne DI-ci di U-na pas-seg-GIA-ta — stress on 'di-', 'u-', 'gia-'. 'Passeggiata' has four syllables.

When to use it

Suggesting a casual, low-pressure date — a walk is inherently relaxed and allows for long, natural conversation.

What it means

'Che ne dici di' + noun = what do you think about. 'Una passeggiata' = a walk. 'La passeggiata' is an Italian cultural institution — the evening stroll in town centres that serves as social display and relaxation.

Variations

Usciamo a fare due passi?

Shall we go out for a little walk?

'Due passi' is an Italian idiom for a short casual walk

Ti andrebbe camminare lungo il fiume?

Would you like to walk along the river?

Specific and romantic — rivers create natural romantic settings

Passeggiamo nel centro storico.

Let's walk through the historic centre.

Italian cities have stunning historic centres perfect for evening walks

Mini Dialogue

— Che ne dici di una passeggiata stasera? — Dove? — Sul lungofiume — di sera è bellissimo. — Sì, mi piace l'idea. A che ora mi vieni a prendere? — Alle sette e mezzo?

— What do you think about a walk tonight? — Where? — Along the river — it's beautiful in the evening. — Yes, I like the idea. What time will you come and get me? — Half past seven?

Cultural Note

The 'passeggiata' is one of Italy's most beloved social rituals — the evening walk through town where people see and be seen. It has been practised for centuries and remains alive today.

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