portiamo

Portiamo is the present tense form of the Italian verb portare, used with the subject noi to mean “we carry” or “we bring.” It functions as a standard, everyday verb form and appears in statements about physical carrying, bringing items, or figuratively bringing something to a place or situation. It can also be used as a hortative form meaning “let us bring” or “let’s carry forward” when used as part of a proposal or plan.

Etymology and pronunciation: portare derives from Latin portare, meaning to carry. Portiamo is pronounced [porˈtjamo], with the stress on the second syllable. The verb is regular in the -are conjugation, following the standard endings: porto, porti, porta, portiamo, portate, portano. The past participle is portato, the gerund is portando. The present subjunctive form for noi is portiamo as well, so the first-person plural can be identical in indicative and subjunctive moods.

Usage notes: Portiamo appears in a wide range of contexts, from concrete actions (Portiamo i libri in classe) to figurative expressions (Portiamo avanti questo progetto, meaning “We will/ shall carry this project forward”). It forms part of common idioms and collocations such as portare pazienza (to be patient) and portare a termine (to complete). Because it is a regular -are verb, its conjugation is predictable for learners, and it is frequently taught as a foundational verb in Italian.

See also: portare, portato, portando, and common phrases using portare in daily speech.