Italian · Real conversations
How to say “What are the next steps?” in Italian
Ask what should happen after the current discussion or action.
Quali sono i prossimi passi?
What are the next steps?
The answer may include tasks, people, and dates.
Use it in three situations
Ending a meeting
Quali sono i prossimi passi?
What are the next steps?
After an explanation
Che cosa dobbiamo fare dopo questa riunione?
What should we do after this meeting?
Planning a handover
Che cosa succede adesso?
What happens next?
What to watch for
A next step is an action, not necessarily a physical step.
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 meetings. Say this in Italian: What should we do after this meeting?
Reveal a sample reply
Che cosa dobbiamo fare dopo questa riunione?
What should we do after this meeting?
Build a useful exchange
Clarify a process and agree on next steps.
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.
