Italian Phrase
Vado a dare un'occhiata al volantino settimanale.
Meaning
I’m going to take a quick look at the weekly flyer. The phrase uses the idiom 'dare un'occhiata' to convey a brief, casual glance rather than a thorough reading.
When to use
Use this sentence when you plan to browse the promotional flyer that a shop or supermarket distributes each week, for example before deciding what to buy or to check for special offers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vadoadareun'occhiataalvolantinosettimanale
Andare + a + infinitive
The verb 'andare' followed by 'a' and an infinitive expresses intention to go do something, similar to 'going to' in English.
Dare un'occhiata
An idiomatic expression meaning 'to take a look', literally 'to give a glance'.
Contraction "un'"
The article 'una' contracts to "un'" before a vowel, as in "un'occhiata".
Al = a + il
The preposition 'a' combined with the definite article 'il' forms the contraction 'al', meaning 'to the' or 'at the'.
Adjective after noun
In Italian, descriptive adjectives like 'settimanale' usually follow the noun they modify: 'volantino settimanale'.
🗨In Conversation
Hai già visto il volantino di questa settimana?
Have you already seen this week’s flyer?
No, vado a dare un'occhiata al volantino settimanale adesso.
No, I’m going to take a look at the weekly flyer now.
✕Common Mistakes
Vado a guardare il volantino settimanale.
While 'guardare' means 'to look', the idiomatic phrase is 'dare un'occhiata' for a quick glance.
Vado a dare un occhia al volantino settimanale.
The article contracts before a vowel; it should be "un'occhiata".
Vado a dare un'occhiata al volantino della settimana.
Both forms are correct, but 'volantino settimanale' is more natural and concise.
Vado a dare una occhiata al volantino settimanale.
The noun is feminine singular; the correct article is "un'" not "una".
↔Alternatives
Vado a controllare il volantino settimanale.
I’m going to check the weekly flyer.
Dare un’occhiata al volantino della settimana.
Take a look at the week’s flyer.
Mi avvicino al volantino settimanale per dare un’occhiata.
I’m moving toward the weekly flyer to have a look.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, most supermarkets, pharmacies, and even small boutiques hand out a 'volantino settimanale' every Monday. It’s a key source for discounts, new product launches, and seasonal promotions. Browsing the flyer is a common pre‑shopping ritual, especially in the north where price‑sensitive shoppers compare offers before heading to the store.