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How to say “We should check the forecast.” in Italian
Suggest checking the expected weather before making a plan.
Dovremmo controllare le previsioni.
We should check the forecast.
The expression concerns forecast conditions, rather than only the weather at this moment.
Use it in three situations
Planning a walk
Dovremmo controllare le previsioni.
We should check the forecast.
Before a day trip
Dovremmo controllare le previsioni prima di partire.
We should check the forecast before leaving.
Deciding on an outdoor activity
Che cosa dicono le previsioni per domani?
What does the forecast say for tomorrow?
What to watch for
A forecast is an expectation and can change; the phrase does not guarantee conditions.
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 outdoor plans. Say this in Italian: We should check the forecast before leaving.
Reveal a sample reply
Dovremmo controllare le previsioni prima di partire.
We should check the forecast before leaving.
Build a useful exchange
Check a route and agree on a sensible outdoor plan.
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.
