Italian · Real conversations
Ask for a progress update naturally in Italian
An update request can be conversational, tied to a specific delivery, or considerate of a colleague's time. Name the subject so the person knows what information is needed.
Three ways to say it
Come sta andando il progetto?
How is the project going?
Ask about progress in a routine colleague conversation.
Ci sono novità sulla consegna?
Do you have an update on the delivery?
Request new information about a specific delivery.
Quando hai un momento, potresti dirmi a che punto siamo?
When you have a moment, could you let me know where things stand?
Ask for the current status while acknowledging the person's availability.
Avoid translating word by word
English 'where things stand' asks about the current state of progress, not where objects are physically standing. Use the complete expression for status or progress shown in the target language.
See the difference in context
Discussing a colleague's project
Sto lavorando al nuovo progetto.
I've been working on the new project.
Come sta andando il progetto?
How is the project going?
Following up about a delivery
Ieri mi hai chiesto della consegna.
You asked me about the delivery yesterday.
Ci sono novità sulla consegna?
Do you have an update on the delivery?
Your turn
Ask a colleague for the current status when they have a moment. State the timing condition and the information you need.
Reveal a sample reply
Quando hai un momento, potresti dirmi a che punto siamo?
When you have a moment, could you let me know where things stand?
This speaking goal in other languages
A note on speaking Italian
Use tu with friends and Lei with someone you address formally. A request with vorrei or potrebbe can soften the tone; it still helps to say what you need clearly. The examples label the situation so you can choose the appropriate relationship.
Read doubled consonants distinctly and keep the written accents. The English translation explains the intended message; Italian often chooses a different construction rather than matching each English word.
