Invitations & Making Plans
Learn how to naturally invite people out, accept or decline politely, and confirm your plans in Italian.
Key Phrases
Ti va di bere qualcosa stasera?
casualDo you feel like getting a drink tonight?
Very common with friends; literally 'does it go to you'.
Hai voglia di uscire con noi domani?
neutralDo you want to go out with us tomorrow?
A standard, friendly way to invite someone.
Ha voglia di prendere un caffè domani?
politeWould you like to get a coffee tomorrow?
Uses the formal 'Lei' form, appropriate for professional contacts.
Sì, dai! A che ora?
casualYeah, come on! At what time?
'Dai' is a very common enthusiastic filler word.
Sì, molto volentieri. Grazie.
neutralYes, very gladly. Thank you.
'Volentieri' is the most natural way to say you'd love to do something.
Stasera non posso. Devo lavorare.
casualI can't tonight. I have to work.
A direct but friendly way to say no by giving a reason.
Mi dispiace molto, ma ho già un impegno.
neutralI'm very sorry, but I already have plans.
'Un impegno' literally means a commitment or prior arrangement.
Ci vediamo alle otto davanti al bar?
casualShall we meet at eight in front of the bar?
Uses the present tense 'ci vediamo' (we see each other) for future plans.
Dove e a che ora ci incontriamo?
neutralWhere and at what time are we meeting?
Perfetto, a stasera allora!
casualPerfect, see you tonight then!
Va bene. A domani.
neutralAlright. See you tomorrow.