Italian · Real conversations
How to say “Could we come back to that?” in Italian
Suggest returning to a topic later.
Possiamo tornarci dopo?
Could we come back to that?
If appropriate, state when you will discuss it again.
Use it in three situations
Keeping a meeting on track
Possiamo tornarci dopo?
Could we come back to that?
Waiting for information
Potremmo tornare al budget più tardi?
Could we come back to the budget later?
Returning to an unresolved detail
Potremmo parlarne dopo la pausa?
Could we discuss this after the break?
What to watch for
The expression postpones a topic; it should not silently abandon an important question.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine meetings. Say this in Italian: Could we come back to the budget later?
Reveal a sample reply
Potremmo tornare al budget più tardi?
Could we come back to the budget later?
Build a useful exchange
Clarify a process and agree on next steps.
This expression 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.
