Italian for Keeping in Touch: Expressing 'Let's Not Lose Touch' and Making an Effort
Learn intermediate Italian phrases to maintain long-term friendships, including 'non perdiamoci di vista' and 'fare uno sforzo', with a dialogue and practice.
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Keeping in touch over the long term requires more than occasional messages; it means making a deliberate effort to stay connected. In Italian, there are specific expressions for this intention, such as 'Non perdiamoci di vista' (Let's not lose touch) and 'Facciamo uno sforzo' (Let's make an effort). This lesson teaches you how to use these phrases naturally in conversation, focusing on sustaining relationships rather than just distance. You'll learn the grammar behind them and practice with a realistic dialogue.
By the end, you can…
- use 'Non perdiamoci di vista' to suggest maintaining contact.
- encourage someone to make an effort with 'Facciamo uno sforzo'.
- ask and talk about keeping in touch over time.
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Non perdiamoci di vista.
Let's not lose touch.
non per-dyah-MO-chee dee VEE-sta
Use this when parting ways, especially with friends or acquaintances you want to keep in contact with. It's warm and sincere.
Facciamo uno sforzo per rimanere in contatto.
Let's make an effort to stay in touch.
fah-CHAH-mo OO-no SFOR-tso per ree-ma-NEH-reh een con-TAT-to
This explicitly mentions effort, often used when you want to commit to regular communication.
Cerchiamo di non perderci.
Let's try not to lose each other.
cher-CHEE-ah-mo dee non per-DER-chee
A softer, more emotional way to say you value the connection. Common among close friends.
Ti farò sapere mie notizie.
I'll let you know how I'm doing.
tee fah-ROH sah-PEH-reh MEE-eh no-TEE-tsyeh
A promise to update someone about your life. Use with people you trust.
Restiamo in contatto.
Let's stay in touch.
res-TYAH-mo een con-TAT-to
A neutral, common phrase suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
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Useful pattern
The form 'non perdiamoci' is the first-person plural (noi) imperative of the reflexive verb 'perdersi' (to lose oneself/each other). The pattern 'non + [verb]ci' is common for suggestions: 'Non dimentichiamoci' (Let's not forget), 'Non arrabbiamoci' (Let's not get angry). To talk about making an effort, use 'fare uno sforzo' + 'per' + infinitive: 'Facciamo uno sforzo per scriverci' (Let's make an effort to write to each other). Note that 'perderci' is reflexive and reciprocal here.
When to use it
Use these phrases when you're saying goodbye after a long time apart, or when you want to reinforce a commitment to keep a friendship alive. 'Non perdiamoci di vista' is perfect for casual partings, while 'Facciamo uno sforzo' is more explicit and can be used when you sense the relationship needs effort. For example, after a reunion: 'È stato bello vederti. Non perdiamoci di vista, ok?' (It was nice seeing you. Let's not lose touch, ok?). Avoid using these with strangers; they imply an existing relationship.
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Ciao Marco, è stato bellissimo rivederti dopo tanto tempo. Non perdiamoci di vista, ok?
Hi Marco, it was great to see you again after so long. Let's not lose touch, ok?CHAH-o MAR-co, eh STAH-to bel-LEE-see-mo ree-veh-DER-tee DO-po TAN-to TEM-po. non per-dyah-MO-chee dee VEE-sta, ok?Assolutamente! Facciamo uno sforzo per sentirci più spesso. Magari una volta al mese.
Absolutely! Let's make an effort to talk more often. Maybe once a month.as-so-loo-ta-MEN-teh! fah-CHAH-mo OO-no SFOR-tso per sen-TEER-chee pyoo SPES-so. ma-GA-ree OO-na VOL-ta al MEH-zehSì, ti farò sapere mie notizie. E tu scrivimi ogni tanto!
Yes, I'll let you know how I'm doing. And you write to me once in a while!see, tee fah-ROH sah-PEH-reh MEE-eh no-TEE-tsyeh. eh too SKREE-vee-mee O-nyee TAN-toCerto! Restiamo in contatto. Un abbraccio!
Of course! Let's stay in touch. A hug!CHER-to! res-TYAH-mo een con-TAT-to. oon ab-BRACH-choA little context goes a long way
In Italian culture, maintaining friendships often involves regular phone calls or messages, and phrases like 'non perdiamoci di vista' are heartfelt. While 'restiamo in contatto' is neutral, 'non perdiamoci di vista' carries a warmer, more personal tone. In formal situations, such as with colleagues, you might say 'Spero di rimanere in contatto' (I hope to stay in contact). Regional tendencies exist: in the south, people might use 'ci sentiamo' more frequently, while northerners might prefer 'ci aggiorniamo' (let's update each other).
One thing to watch for
Using 'perdere' instead of 'perdersi' in 'Non perdiamo di vista'.
Try this instead: The correct phrase is 'Non perdiamoci di vista', using the reflexive 'perdersi' to mean 'to lose each other'. 'Perdere' would mean 'to lose' something else. For example, 'Non perdere le chiavi' (Don't lose the keys) is different.
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1How would you say 'Let's not lose touch' to a friend in Italian?
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Non perdiamoci di vista.
This is the standard expression. You could also say 'Restiamo in contatto', but 'Non perdiamoci di vista' is more specific to not losing touch.
2Translate: 'Let's make an effort to write to each other.'
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Facciamo uno sforzo per scriverci.
This uses 'fare uno sforzo' + 'per' + infinitive 'scriverci' (to write to each other). Alternatively, 'Cerchiamo di scriverci' is also correct.
3What is the difference between 'Non perdiamoci di vista' and 'Restiamo in contatto'?
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'Non perdiamoci di vista' is warmer and implies a closer relationship, while 'Restiamo in contatto' is more neutral and can be used in professional contexts.
Both are correct, but the first is more personal. 'Restiamo in contatto' is safer for formal situations.
Use 'Non perdiamoci di vista' and 'Facciamo uno sforzo' to express your commitment to keeping a friendship alive over the long term. Practice them in your next Italian conversation.
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