Italian · Real conversations
How to say “When was this made?” in Italian
Ask when a food or product was prepared.
Quando è stato fatto?
When was this made?
Point to the product and use the complete example to name it.
Use it in three situations
Checking prepared food
Quando è stato fatto?
When was this made?
Asking about bread
Questo pane è stato fatto oggi?
Was this bread baked today?
Choosing a fresh product
Quando è stato fatto questo formaggio?
When was this cheese made?
What to watch for
Made, grown, baked, and packed may be different questions; choose the one you mean.
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 markets and groceries. Say this in Italian: Was this bread baked today?
Reveal a sample reply
Questo pane è stato fatto oggi?
Was this bread baked today?
Build a useful exchange
Buy a quantity and ask about a product.
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.
