Italian · Real conversations
How to say “Could you keep the noise down?” in Italian
Ask someone to reduce noise.
Potresti fare un po' meno rumore?
Could you keep the noise down?
A brief explanation of the problem can help the other person respond.
Use it in three situations
Speaking to a neighbor
Potresti fare un po' meno rumore?
Could you keep the noise down?
Sharing a home
Potresti abbassare la musica?
Could you turn the music down?
An evening noise problem
Potresti fare un po' meno rumore dopo le dieci?
Could you be a little quieter after ten?
What to watch for
A considerate request is different from an accusation about the person's character.
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 housing. Say this in Italian: Could you turn the music down?
Reveal a sample reply
Potresti abbassare la musica?
Could you turn the music down?
Build a useful exchange
Ask about rent and arrange a practical repair.
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.
