Italian Phrase
Guardiamo quella nuova serie stasera.
Meaning
This phrase uses the first-person plural of 'guardare' (to watch) to suggest a shared activity. In Italian, the present tense often doubles as a way to propose an immediate or near-future plan, similar to 'let's' in English.
When to use
Use this when making informal plans for the evening with friends, family, or a partner. It is a casual way to propose a relaxing activity at the end of the day.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Guardiamoquellanuovaseriestasera
Guardiamo
The first-person plural (noi) form of 'guardare'. In this context, it functions as an exhortative, suggesting an action for the group.
Serie
An invariable feminine noun; it keeps the same form in both singular and plural. Its gender is determined by the accompanying article or adjective.
Stasera
A contraction of 'questa sera', used universally to mean 'this evening' or 'tonight'.
🗨In Conversation
Cosa facciamo dopo cena?
What are we doing after dinner?
Guardiamo quella nuova serie stasera.
Let's watch that new series tonight.
✕Common Mistakes
Guardiamo questo nuova serie stasera.
'Serie' is a feminine noun, so the demonstrative adjective must be feminine ('quella' or 'questa') to match.
Guardiamo quella nuova serie oggi notte.
To say 'tonight', Italians use the specific word 'stasera' rather than a literal translation of 'today night'.
↔Alternatives
Ti va di guardare quella nuova serie?
Do you feel like watching that new series?
Vediamo quella nuova serie stasera.
Let's see that new series tonight.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, 'fare una maratona' (to do a marathon) is the common way to describe binge-watching a show. While 'guardare' is specifically 'to watch', you will also hear 'vedere' (to see) used interchangeably when talking about TV shows or movies.