Lasciati

Lasciati is an Italian imperative form used with the pronominal verb lasciarsi. It is the second-person singular informal form (tu) of the reflexive imperative and translates roughly as "let yourself" or "allow yourself." The form combines the verb stem lasci- with the attached reflexive pronoun ti, yielding Lasciati. It is typically followed by another infinitive or a complement, for example: Lasciati guidare (let yourself be guided), Lasciati sorprendere (let yourself be surprised), Lasciati andare (let yourself go). The negative is Non lasciarti … (don’t let yourself …).

Grammatical note: Lasciati is an affirmative tu-form imperative of a pronominal verb. When addressing more than one person, the corresponding form is Lasciatevi (for voi), as in Lasciatevi guidare (let yourselves be guided). The pronoun is attached to the verb in positive imperatives, while negative commands use the separate pronoun preceded by non, e.g., Non lasciarti abbattere.

Usage and nuances: The expression is common in everyday speech and in contexts such as motivational lines, self-help, advertising, and artistic language. It often conveys encouragement to relinquish control, surrender to an experience, or respond freely to emotion or curiosity. The meaning can vary with context and the following verb, ranging from practical guidance to emotional encouragement. Because it is informal, it is less suitable for formal or written addresses to a broad audience.

See also: lasciare; lasciarsi andare; imperativo (Italian).