How to Say ‘Can you check’ in Italian
Può controllare
pwoh kohn-troh-LAH-reh
[pwoh kohn-troh-LAH-reh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Può controllare] uses the polite [Lei] form, even though [Lei] itself is left out. You can reuse this pattern with other requests: [Può aspettare?] or [Può spiegare?]
🇮🇹 In Italy: This is polite but direct, which fits well with a taxi driver when disputing a fare. It sounds more controlled than an accusation like "You're charging me too much."
Phrase Breakdown
Può
[pwoh]
Can
Ability or permission to do something.
Può controllare il percorso che abbiamo seguito?
Can you check the route we took?
controllare
[kohn-troh-LAH-reh]
Check
To verify or examine something.
Può controllare per favore il totale?
Can you check the total, please?
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