Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to send" in Italian: mandare
mandare
Note: also: inviare
To send in Italian is mandare (mahn-DAH-reh). Ti mando means I'll send you. Mandami un messaggio means send me a message.
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How to pronounce mandare
Say it
mahn-DAH-reh
/manˈda.re/
Mandare stresses DAH: mahn-DAH-reh. Mando is MAHN-doh. Mandiamo is mahn-DYAH-moh.
"to send" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mandare | to send Messages, packages, people. | Messages, packages, people. |
| mando / mandi / manda | I send / you send / he-she sends Present singular. | Present singular. |
| ti mando | I'll send you Files, links, pics. | Files, links, pics. |
| mandare una email | to send an email Work talk. | Work talk. |
How to use mandare in real life
- 1Sharing a file
Ti mando il PDF tra due minuti.
I'll send you the PDF in two minutes.
Ti mando.
- 2Post office
Devo mandare questo pacco in Francia.
I need to send this parcel to France.
Mandare.
- 3Group chat
Mandami la posizione quando arrivi.
Send me your location when you arrive.
Mandami.
Mistakes English speakers make with mandare
Incorrect: Io mandare la foto.
Correct: Mando la foto.
Conjugate: io mando.
Incorrect: Io inviare la foto senza mandare.
Correct: Mando la foto.
Use a mandare form (mando); inviare alone does not count for this headword.
Good to know
Mandami on WhatsApp is constant Italian life—photos, addresses, voice notes. Packages still use mandare un pacco at the posta.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting directions via chat
ChatPal
Ti mando la mappa del locale.
I'll send you the map of the place.
You
Mandami anche l'orario di apertura.
Send me the opening hours too.
ChatPal
Ok, te li mando subito.
Ok, I'll send them right away.
You
Grazie, li controllo sul telefono.
Thanks, I'll check them on my phone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to send" in Italian
I'll send you…?
Ti mando…
Send me…!
Mandami…
Email?
Mandare / inviare una email.
We send?
Mandiamo.
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