Italian Expression · Intermediate
dare un'occhiata
to take a look
Pronunciation: DA-re un'ok-KIA-ta
Meaning
To look at something quickly or briefly.
Example
Posso dare un'occhiata ai documenti?
Can I take a look at the documents?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice dare un'occhiata 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.