Italian Phrase
Facciamo qualcosa presto.
Meaning
A casual invitation meaning ‘Let’s do something soon.’ It conveys a desire to plan an activity in the near future without specifying exactly what.
When to use
Use it with friends, family, or colleagues when you want to suggest getting together or starting an activity in the near future. It’s informal, so keep it away from very formal or business‑only settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Facciamoqualcosapresto.
Facciamo (hortative)
The present indicative of 'fare' used in the first‑person plural to mean 'let’s …' – a friendly suggestion.
qualcosa (indefinite pronoun)
Means 'something' and can refer to any activity, concrete or abstract.
presto (adverb of time)
Indicates a near future ('soon'). It can also mean 'quickly', but context decides the meaning.
🗨In Conversation
Facciamo qualcosa presto?
Shall we do something soon?
Sì, che ne dici di andare al cinema?
Sure, how about going to the cinema?
✕Common Mistakes
Fare qualcosa presto.
Using the infinitive ‘fare’ loses the hortative nuance; you need ‘facciamo’ to mean ‘let’s’.
Facciamo qualcosa subito.
‘Subito’ means ‘right now’; if you intend ‘soon’, keep ‘presto’. Mixing them can change the timing.
Facciamo presto qualcosa.
Word order in Italian places the adverb after the object; ‘Facciamo qualcosa presto’ is the natural order.
↔Alternatives
Facciamo qualcosa più tardi.
Let's do something later.
Facciamo qualcosa adesso.
Let's do something now.
Facciamo qualcosa insieme.
Let's do something together.
Cultural Tip
In Italian conversation, the hortative ‘facciamo + infinitive’ is a go‑to way to propose an activity. It sounds friendly and inclusive. Remember that ‘presto’ can also mean ‘quickly’; if you want to stress speed, add ‘velocemente’ or use ‘subito’. Regional accents may shorten the final vowel, but the written form stays the same across Italy.