Italian Phrase
Prima parlerò di...
Meaning
Literally 'First I will talk about...'. It is a handy introductory formula used when you want to announce the first item on your agenda, whether in a presentation, a lesson, or a casual conversation.
When to use
Use this phrase at the beginning of a speech, a classroom lesson, a meeting, or any situation where you are outlining several points. It signals to the listener that you are about to start the first topic before moving on to the next ones.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Primaparleròdi
Prima (adverb)
Used to indicate the first point in a sequence, equivalent to 'first' or 'before' in English.
Parlerò (future simple)
First‑person singular of the verb *parlare* in the simple future; it means 'I will talk'.
di (preposition)
Introduces the topic that will be spoken about; similar to English 'about' or 'of'.
🗨In Conversation
Prima parlerò di sostenibilità ambientale.
First I will talk about environmental sustainability.
Perfetto, poi potrai approfondire le energie rinnovabili.
Great, then you can go deeper into renewable energies.
✕Common Mistakes
Prima parlo di...
Do not use the present tense *parlo* here; the phrase refers to a future action.
Prima parlerò su...
Avoid using *su* unless you need a stronger sense of 'on' rather than 'about'.
Prima di parlerò di...
Do not confuse with *prima di* (which requires an infinitive after it).
↔Alternatives
Inizierò parlando di...
I will start by talking about...
Comincerò con...
I will begin with...
Per prima cosa parlerò di...
First of all, I will talk about...
Cultural Tip
In Italian presentations it is common to structure the talk with a clear sequence: *prima*, *poi*, *infine*. Using *Prima parlerò di...* gives a polite, organized feel and helps the audience follow your line of thought. In informal settings you can drop the ellipsis and simply say *Prima parlerò di…* followed by the topic.