👥✅

How to Say ‘To work well in a team’ in Italian

Lavorare bene in squadra

lah-voh-RAH-reh BEH-neh een SKWAH-drah

[lah-voh-RAH-reh BEH-neh een SKWAH-drah]

🇮🇹 In Italy: This phrase is a staple of Italian CVs and job ads, often in the form capacità di lavorare in squadra "teamwork skills".

Phrase Breakdown

Lavorare bene

lah-voh-RAH-reh BEH-neh

to work well

'Lavorare' is the infinitive 'to work', stressed la-vo-RA-re.

Example

È importante lavorare bene.

It's important to work well.

Words in this phrase

Lavorare

[lah-voh-RAH-reh]

to work

Infinitive verb meaning to work.

Example

Mi piace lavorare in ufficio.

I like working in the office.

bene

[BEH-neh]

well / fine

With 'andare', expresses that something suits someone.

Example

Ti va bene alle otto?

Is eight o'clock fine for you?

in squadra

een SKWAH-drah

in a team

'Squadra' means team. Say SQUA-dra.

Example

Mi piace stare in squadra.

I like being in a team.

Words in this phrase

[een]

in (as a group of)

'In' + number means 'as a group of'.

Example

Siamo in quattro.

There are four of us.

squadra

[SKWAH-drah]

team

Feminine noun for a team, at work or in sport.

Example

La nostra squadra è forte.

Our team is strong.

Guides for Italian learners

Duolingo vs Busuu: Which Is Better for Actually Improving?Duolingo vs Busuu compared: a free gamified habit versus structured levels with corrections from native speakers. Which to choose, and when to use both.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Spent the summer in Tuscany researching Italian cuisine. Being able to chat with nonnas at the market about recipes? Absolutely priceless.”

Grace P., 34, Food Writer

“Working on a project in Milan and needed professional Italian fast. The business roleplays gave me the confidence to present to clients within a month.”

Daniel F., 45, Architect

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer