How to Say ‘What did you bring?’ in Italian
Cosa hai portato?
KOH-sa HA-ee por-TA-to
[KOH-sa HA-ee por-TA-to]
🇮🇹 In Italy: Asked warmly, this can sound like interest and excitement, not suspicion. In a family setting, though, many people would open or admire the gift before asking much about it.
Phrase Breakdown
Cosa
[KOH-sa]
What
Used to inquire about something specific, usually an action or object.
Cosa hai portato oggi?
What did you bring today?
Hai portato?
HA-ee por-TA-to
Words in this phrase
hai
[HA-ee]
have you
Used to formulate questions about actions completed by someone.
Hai già finito?
Have you finished already?
portato
[por-TA-to]
brought
Refers to carrying something along to another place.
Hai portato il vino?
Did you bring the wine?
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