Italian Expression · Intermediate
dal vivo
live / in person
Pronunciation: dal VEE-vo
Meaning
In a live performance, broadcast, or in a personal meeting, not recorded or remote.
Example
Preferisco vedere i concerti dal vivo piuttosto che in TV.
I prefer to see concerts live rather than on TV.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice dal vivo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian expression.