la prega di

asks you to

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asks you to Formal polite phrase meaning “he/she asks you to” or “he/she requests that you”. Often used in written or formal speech.
IT: Il professore la prega di aspettare fuori.
EN: The professor asks you to wait outside.

Il signor direttore la prega di accompagnare Doinel in direzione.

The director asks you to accompany Doinel to the office.

— I 400 colpi (1959)

Ha telefonato la signorina Yiu, sta uscendo, la prega di non fare tardi.

Miss Yiu called, she's going out, she asks you not to be late.

— In the mood for love (2000)

La prega di iniziare.

He/She asks you to begin.

— The Mermaid (2016)

La prega di chiamarla, se può.

Please call her if you can.

— In the mood for love (2000)