Italian Phrase
Allora cerco prima il teatro.
Meaning
The speaker is saying that, as the next step, they will look for a theatre first—usually before deciding on other activities. It conveys a plan or intention in a casual conversation.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are arranging an evening out, a cultural itinerary, or simply explaining the order of tasks: you’ll check the theatre options before moving on to other plans.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Alloracercoprimailteatro.
Allora
An adverb meaning 'then' or 'so', used to connect ideas or indicate a consequence.
cerco
First‑person singular present of the verb *cercare* (to look for, to search).
prima
An adverb meaning 'first' or 'before', placed before the verb or noun it modifies.
il teatro
Definite article *il* + noun *teatro* (theatre). In Italian the article is required before singular, countable nouns.
🗨In Conversation
Che cosa facciamo stasera?
What are we doing tonight?
Allora cerco prima il teatro.
Then I’ll look for the theatre first.
✕Common Mistakes
Allora cerca prima il teatro.
Use *cerco* (first person) because you are speaking about yourself.
Allora cerco prima di il teatro.
The adverb *prima* alone is enough; *prima di* would need a verb infinitive after it.
Allora cerco prima teatro.
The article *il* cannot be omitted in singular masculine nouns.
↔Alternatives
Allora prima trovo il teatro.
Then I’ll find the theatre first.
Prima cerco il teatro, poi vediamo cos'altro.
First I’ll look for the theatre, then we’ll see what else.
Allora mi informo prima sul teatro.
Then I’ll get information about the theatre first.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, going to the *teatro* can mean anything from opera to a small drama play, and it’s often a highlight of a night out. When you mention *teatro*, people may ask which type of performance you prefer. Also, remember that the word *teatro* is masculine, so it takes the article *il* (il teatro).