5 Most Common Meanings of Andiamo

The word andiamo is an Italian word you’ll end up using all the time when you’re in Italy.

It’s in the first-person plural (“we”) form of the verb andare, which means “to go.”

The most straightforward meaning of andiamo is “we go” in English, but it’s used very often as an imperative, like “Let’s go!”. It can also be used as an exclamation of enthusiasm, triumph, and joy, and even to express disapproval or disbelief and to make a suggestion.

All of the Meanings of Andiamo

Andiamo meaning “We go”

As mentioned previously, andiamo is the first person plural present form (we) of the verb andare, which means “to go.” Let’s take a look at some examples:

As you can see from the above examples, andiamo means “we go” in its most straightforward form.

Andiamo meaning “Let’s go!”

Andiamo can be used as an imperative to suggest that someone go and do something together. 

Let’s take a look at some examples to get an idea of how it works.

If you just say andiamo, it corresponds to “let’s get going” or “let’s go” in English. Let me give you an example.

Andiamo meaning “Hurry up!”

Use andiamo when you need to tell someone to hurry up or move faster. Let’s look at some examples:

Andiamo meaning “Come on!”

Andiamo can be used to encourage someone to do something, to try harder, or to tell you something. In this case, the meaning of andiamo is “come on!” 

Have a look at the following examples to get an idea of how it works:

Andiamo meaning “Nonsense!”

You can use andiamo to express disapproval or disappointment and to show someone that you are angry with them

In this case, the definition of andiamo changes completely, and it can be translated as something like “Nonsense!” or “Don’t be ridiculous!”, similar to how in English one would say “Come on”.

Have a look at the following examples: 

Andiamo can also be used to express disbelief or surprise. See some examples below:

You can use andiamo to tell someone that you don’t believe what they’re saying, or that you disagree with them. Let me give you an example.

Andiamo meaning “Hurrah!/Yay!”

Especially in northern Italy, andiamo is used as an exclamation of enthusiasm, triumph, and joy. It’s something that you shout when you’re happy because of something that has just happened.

In this case, andiamo corresponds to the interjection “Hooray!” and is usually preceded by the conjunction e. Some examples will make it clearer:

E andiamo! Now you know the different meanings the Italian word andiamo can have depending on the context. Use it with conviction to add flair to your conversations.