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Making plans: useful Italian phrases
Agree on a place, a time, and who is coming.
Start with the essentials
Start with the essential words and expressions below. Next, learn the five specific phrases in the reference table. Finally, read both sides of the exchange and try the linked rehearsal before revealing its sample replies. This collection connects to the broader vocabulary topic.
- Next week
la settimana prossima
Next week
- Tomorrow
domani
Tomorrow
- What time is it?
Che ore sono?
What time is it?
- See you tomorrow
a domani
See you tomorrow
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Italian |
|---|---|
| Next week | la settimana prossima Next week |
| Tomorrow | domani Tomorrow |
| What time is it? | Che ore sono? What time is it? |
| See you tomorrow | a domani See you tomorrow |
| Are you free on ...? | Sei libero / libera …? Show English translationAre you free on …? |
| Would you like to join us? | Ti va di venire con noi? Show English translationWould you like to join us? |
| Where shall we meet? | Dove ci vediamo? Show English translationWhere shall we meet? |
| Does ... work for you? | Ti va bene …? Show English translationDoes … work for you? |
| Let's keep in touch. | Teniamoci in contatto. Show English translationLet's keep in touch. |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
Usciamo questo fine settimana.
Let's go out this weekend.
You
Sei libero sabato?
Are you free on Saturday?
Partner
Sì, sabato sono libero / libera. Vai con degli amici?
Yes, Saturday is free. Are you going with friends?
You
Ti va di venire con noi?
Would you like to join us?
Making plans 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.
