Italian Expression · Intermediate
prendere sul serio
to take seriously
Pronunciation: PREN-de-re sul SE-rio
Meaning
To consider something or someone important and deserving of careful attention.
Example
Dovresti prendere sul serio i suoi consigli.
You should take his advice seriously.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice prendere sul serio 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.