How do you say "We need to set the appointment." in Italian?

"We need to set the appointment." in Italian is "Dobbiamo fissare l'appuntamento.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘We need to set the appointment.’ in Italian

Q: What does "Dobbiamo fissare l'appuntamento." mean in English?

"Dobbiamo fissare l'appuntamento." means "We need to set the appointment." in English. Usage tip: Italian often uses [dobbiamo] where English says "we need to." The pattern is simple: [dobbiamo] + verb, as in [dobbiamo fissare] or [dobbiamo cambiare].

Dobbiamo fissare l'appuntamento.

dohb-BYAH-moh fees-SAH-reh l ahp-poon-tah-MEN-toh

[dohb-BYAH-moh fees-SAH-reh l ahp-poon-tah-MEN-toh]

💬 Usage Tip: Italian often uses [dobbiamo] where English says "we need to." The pattern is simple: [dobbiamo] + verb, as in [dobbiamo fissare] or [dobbiamo cambiare].

Phrase Breakdown

Dobbiamo

[dohb-BYAH-moh]

we must / we have to

Shows obligation or necessity in the sentence.

Example

Dobbiamo decidere oggi.

We have to decide today.

fissare

[fees-SAH-reh]

to set / to schedule

Used for arranging something formally, like a meeting or appointment.

Example

Vorrei fissare una visita.

I would like to schedule a visit.

L'appuntamento

l ahp-poon-tah-MEN-toh

The appointment / the meeting

Refers to a planned meeting at a specific time.

Example

Ho già fissato l'appuntamento.

I have already arranged the appointment.

Words in this phrase

[l]

the

Article shortened before a vowel, attached to the following noun.

Example

L'appuntamento è confermato.

The appointment is confirmed.

appuntamento

[ahp-poon-tah-MEN-toh]

appointment

A planned meeting at a specific time.

Example

L'appuntamento è importante.

The appointment is important.

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