Italian Phrase
Allora recupero i miei hobby.
Meaning
The speaker is saying that, after a pause or a change of circumstances, they will start doing their hobbies again. It conveys a sense of reclaiming personal time and interests.
When to use
Use this sentence when you have just finished a busy period, a project, or any situation that kept you away from your pastimes and you want to announce that you’re getting back to them.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Allorarecuperoimieihobby
Allora (conjunction/adverb)
Used to introduce a conclusion, consequence, or a next step, similar to 'so' or 'then' in English.
recuperare (verb)
Regular -are verb; 'recupero' is the first‑person singular present indicative, meaning 'I recover/ I get back / I resume'.
i (definite article)
Plural masculine definite article, placed before plural nouns or adjectives.
miei (possessive adjective)
Plural masculine form of 'my', must agree with the noun it modifies.
hobby (noun, borrowed)
Masculine singular noun borrowed from English; the plural is usually the same form, so the article and adjective show the plural.
🗨In Conversation
Hai trovato un po' di tempo libero?
Did you find some free time?
Allora recupero i miei hobby.
Then I’ll get back to my hobbies.
✕Common Mistakes
Allora recupero i mio hobby.
Possessive adjective must agree in number and gender with the noun; 'hobby' is masculine plural here, so use 'miei'.
Allora recupero i miei hobby.
While grammatically correct, many learners prefer 'riprendo' or 'torno a' for a more natural sound.
Allora recupero miei hobby.
Do not drop the article 'i' – it signals the plural and is required.
↔Alternatives
Allora tornerò ai miei hobby.
Then I’ll return to my hobbies.
Allora riprenderò i miei hobby.
Then I’ll resume my hobbies.
Allora mi dedicherò di nuovo ai miei hobby.
Then I’ll devote myself again to my hobbies.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, the English word 'hobby' is widely accepted and used, especially among younger speakers. You’ll also hear 'passioni' (passions) or 'passatempi' (pastimes) for a more native flavor. Using 'recuperare' for hobbies sounds informal and upbeat, perfect for casual conversation.