Italian · Greetings & Essentials
"When?" in Italian: quando?
quando?
When in Italian is quando? (KWAHN-doh). Quando arrivi? means when are you arriving? The same word starts time clauses: quando piove, resto a casa.
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How to pronounce quando?
Say it
KWAHN-doh
/ˈkwan.do/
Quando is KWAHN-doh, stress on KWAHN. The qu is kw. Final o is clear.
"When?" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| quando? | when? Question word. | Question word. |
| quando arrivi? | when do you arrive? Scheduling. | Scheduling. |
| quando vuoi | when you want / whenever Flexible timing. | Flexible timing. |
| da quando? | since when? Starting point. | Starting point. |
How to use quando? in real life
- 1Making plans
Quando ci vediamo domani?
When do we see each other tomorrow?
Quando in a question.
- 2Train info
Quando parte il treno per Firenze?
When does the train to Florence leave?
Quando with parte.
- 3Habit clause
Quando piove, prendo l'ombrello.
When it rains, I take the umbrella.
Quando introducing a clause.
Mistakes English speakers make with quando?
Incorrect: A quando vai?
Correct: Quando vai?
No a before quando for when.
Incorrect: When parti?
Correct: Quando parti?
Use quando, not English when.
Good to know
Quando vuoi is a polite softener for flexible plans. Da quando? can sound curious or slightly confronting depending on tone. Learners confuse quando with quanto (how much)—keep the n.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Setting a call time
ChatPal
Quando sei libero per una chiamata?
When are you free for a call?
You
Quando finisco il lavoro, verso le sei.
When I finish work, around six.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Quando vuoi, mandami un messaggio.
Perfect. When you want, send me a message.
You
Ok. Quando sono pronto ti scrivo.
Ok. When I'm ready I'll text you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "When?" in Italian
Question vs clause?
Same word quando for both.
Whenever?
Quando vuoi / quando vuoi tu.
Since when?
Da quando?
Quando vs quanto?
Quando = when; quanto = how much/how many.
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