How to Say ‘Is that alright?’ in Italian
Va bene?
vah BEH-neh
[vah BEH-neh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: This is a very common way staff check a proposed time with you. A simple [va bene] is the natural yes; [mi va bene] is also common if you want to sound a bit fuller.
Phrase Breakdown
Va
[vah]
Goes
From the verb 'andare', meaning 'to go'.
Tutto va bene?
Is everything going well?
bene
[BEH-neh]
well?
Used to check for agreement or correctness.
La temperatura va bene per te?
Is the temperature okay for you?
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