Italian Expression · Intermediate
prendere tempo
to take one's time / to stall for time
Pronunciation: PRÈN-de-re TÈM-po
Meaning
To proceed unhurriedly; or to delay making a decision or doing something to gain an advantage or simply avoid it.
Example
Non avere fretta, prenditi il tuo tempo per decidere.
Don't be in a hurry, take your time to decide.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice prendere tempo 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.