What do you like to do at the weekend?
'Weekend' = WEE-kend — fully borrowed from English. 'Piace fare' = PYA-che FA-reh.
A friendly, open-ended question that works in almost any casual social setting. It reveals personality and lifestyle and is an excellent conversation extender after basics have been covered.
'Ti piace fare' + infinitive means 'do you like doing' something. The infinitive follows directly after 'fare.' This structure is A2 and very productive — it can be used with any activity. 'Weekend' has replaced the Italian 'fine settimana' in everyday speech.
Come passi il fine settimana di solito?
How do you usually spend the weekend?
'Di solito' (usually) adds a frequency dimension — reveals habits.
Esci spesso il sabato sera?
Do you often go out on Saturday evenings?
Narrows to specifically Saturday evenings — social and nightlife focused.
Preferisci stare in città o andare fuori?
Do you prefer staying in the city or going out?
Reveals lifestyle preferences — a great personality question.
Cooking for friends ('cucinare per gli amici') is one of the highest forms of social generosity in Italy. Being invited to someone's home for a homemade meal is a sign of real friendship.