andiamo

Andiamo is an Italian expression meaning “let’s go” or “we go,” derived from the verb andare (to go). It functions as both the first-person plural present indicative (noi andiamo) and the inclusive imperative form used to propose a joint action. In everyday Italian, it is a common and versatile way to urge others to begin moving or to start an activity.

As a phrase, andiamo can serve as a simple statement of movement, as in “Andiamo al cinema” (Let’s go to the cinema), or as a rallying cry in informal speech. In its exclamatory use, it resembles English “Come on!” or “Let’s go!” and can appear in moments of encouragement, anticipation, or urgency.

In culture and media, andiamo appears broadly in Italian-language contexts, including songs, films, television, and advertising, where it is often employed to convey momentum, motivation, or progress. It may also appear in compound forms such as “andiamo avanti” (let’s move forward / let’s carry on) to express perseverance.

Pronunciation is approximately “an-DYAH-mo,” with the emphasis on the second syllable. The expression is widely understood by Italian speakers and is recognizable to learners of Italian as a common, everyday phrase used to initiate action or rally companions.