Italian Word · Intermediate
permesso?
excuse me? (may I pass)
Pronunciation: per-MES-soh
Meaning
Used to politely ask for permission to pass, enter, or interrupt.
Example
Permesso? Devo passare.
Excuse me? I need to pass.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice permesso? 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 word.