prego
interjectionColloquial
A Italian slang term. Browse all Italian slang.
What it means
You're welcome.
After you; please, go ahead. Holding a door, offering a seat.
What can I get you? From a waiter or shopkeeper, it is an invitation to order.
Sorry, what? Said with rising intonation, it asks for repetition.
Literally: I pray.
Examples with translations
—Grazie. —Prego.
'Thanks.' 'You're welcome.'
Prego, si accomodi.
Please, have a seat.
Prego? Non ho sentito.
Sorry? I didn't catch that.