Italian · Real conversations
How to say “We're running out of ...” in Italian
Explain that a supply is nearly used up.
Stiamo finendo …
We're running out of …
Use the construction appropriate to the product and its number.
Use it in three situations
A kitchen supply
Stiamo finendo il latte.
We're running out of milk.
Household essentials
Stiamo finendo la carta igienica.
We're running out of toilet paper.
Planning a grocery trip
Dobbiamo comprare altro riso.
We need to buy more rice.
What to watch for
Running out describes dwindling supplies; it does not describe running outside.
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 sharing a home. Say this in Italian: We're running out of toilet paper.
Reveal a sample reply
Stiamo finendo la carta igienica.
We're running out of toilet paper.
Build a useful exchange
Share chores, supplies, and a household cost.
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.
