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How to Say ‘What you want’ in Italian

Quello che vuole

kwel-loh keh VWOH-leh

[kwel-loh keh VWOH-leh]

💬 Usage Tip: English "what" in the middle of a sentence becomes quello che, literally "that which". Same pattern: quello che dici "what you say".

Phrase Breakdown

Quello

[kwel-loh]

what

Used to specify something, especially in questions.

Example

Quello che dico è vero.

What I say is true.

che

[keh]

that

Used to identify a specific thing or person.

Example

Quello che lei fa è incredibile.

What she does is incredible.

vuole

[VWOH-leh]

do you want / he wants / she wants

Formal singular or third person singular of 'volere'; often used politely with customers.

Example

Signora, vuole un altro caffè?

Madam, would you like another coffee?

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