Italian Phrase
Premi 'Annulla'.
Meaning
Literally, ‘Press “Cancel”.’ It is a short instruction telling the user to click or tap the Cancel button, typically to abort an operation or close a dialog.
When to use
Use this phrase in software tutorials, help screens, or spoken instructions when guiding someone through a digital interface. It works for computers, smartphones, tablets, and even ATMs that have a Cancel key.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Premi'Annulla'
Imperativo (tu)
‘Premi’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘premere’ (to press), used for informal commands.
Button name without article
When referring to a button label, Italian omits the article; you say ‘Premi Annulla’, not ‘Premi il Annulla’.
Quotation marks
Button labels are often put in single quotes or italics to show they are exact UI text.
🗨In Conversation
Come faccio a uscire dalla schermata?
How do I exit this screen?
Premi 'Annulla'.
Press 'Cancel'.
✕Common Mistakes
Premi il 'Annulla'.
Do not use an article before a button label.
Premi 'Annullare'.
The button label is ‘Annulla’, not the infinitive ‘Annullare’.
Premi e clicca 'Annulla'.
‘Clicca’ is fine, but mixing verbs in the same instruction can sound odd; stick to one verb.
↔Alternatives
Clicca su 'Annulla'.
Click on 'Cancel'.
Tocca 'Annulla'.
Tap 'Cancel'.
Premere 'Annulla'.
Press 'Cancel' (infinitive form, common on UI labels).
Cultural Tip
Italian UI language prefers short, direct verbs. While ‘Premi’ is informal, many applications use the infinitive ‘Premere’ on buttons (e.g., ‘Premere Annulla’) to keep the tone neutral. Avoid adding articles before button names, and remember that ‘Annulla’ can also appear as a noun meaning ‘cancellation’, but in this context it is a label.