How to Say ‘That works’ in Italian
Ci sta
chee stah
[chee stah]
💬 Usage Tip: ci sta often means 'that works,' 'that makes sense,' or 'I'm up for that' depending on context, not literally 'it stays there.' You'll hear the same ci sta for ideas, plans, and jokes: ci sta bene = 'that fits well/works well'.
🇮🇹 In Italy: This is very common casual spoken Italian, especially when agreeing to a plan or saying something feels right. It sounds natural with friends and peers, less so in formal settings.
Phrase Breakdown
Ci
[chee]
It
Refers to acceptance or agreement with something.
Se vuoi fermarti qui, ci sta.
If you want to stop here, it makes sense.
sta
[stah]
makes sense
Indicates that something is reasonable or acceptable.
Quella spiegazione ci sta perfettamente.
That explanation makes perfect sense.
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