Italian · Real conversations
How to say “I've finished ...” in Italian
Say that a task or piece of work is complete.
Ho finito …
I've finished …
Name the completed item and add a next step if useful.
Use it in three situations
A work update
Ho finito la prima bozza.
I've finished the first draft.
Reporting a completed section
Ho finito la relazione.
I've finished the report.
Confirming a delivery
Ho finito di controllare i dettagli.
I've finished checking the details.
What to watch for
Finishing one task does not necessarily mean the whole project is complete.
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 work updates. Say this in Italian: I've finished the report.
Reveal a sample reply
Ho finito la relazione.
I've finished the report.
Build a useful exchange
Explain progress and agree on a priority.
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.
