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How to Say ‘I'd like to speak with Dr. Rossi, please.’ in Italian

Vorrei parlare con la dottoressa Rossi, per favore.

vor-RAY par-LAH-reh kohn lah dot-toh-RES-sah ROHS-see pehr fah-VOH-reh

[vor-RAY par-LAH-reh kohn lah dot-toh-RES-sah ROHS-see pehr fah-VOH-reh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: dottore and dottoressa are used for anyone with a university degree, not just physicians. Using the title is a safe sign of respect in Italian business calls.

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei parlare

vor-RAY par-LAH-reh

I would like to speak

'Vorrei' is the polite 'I would like'. Roll the double 'r': vor-REI par-LA-re.

Example

Vorrei parlare con il direttore.

I would like to speak with the manager.

Words in this phrase

Vorrei

[vor-RAY]

I would like

Polite form of 'volere', used to ask for things.

Example

Vorrei un caffè.

I would like a coffee.

parlare

[par-LAH-reh]

to speak; to talk

The infinitive verb meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk,' often used after expressions of pleasure or desire.

Example

Mi ha fatto piacere Parlare con te alla fiera del lavoro.

It was a pleasure to speak with you at the job fair.

con la dottoressa Rossi,

kohn lah dot-toh-RES-sah ROHS-see

with Dr. Rossi,

Names the person you want to reach. Keep 'con la' linked to 'dottoressa'.

Example

Parlo con la dottoressa Rossi domani.

I'm speaking with Dr. Rossi tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

con

[kohn]

with

A preposition meaning with, often used to describe manner or attitude.

Example

Nell'espressione Con sincerità, Con spiega il modo in cui le persone si comportano.

In the expression 'Con sincerità,' 'Con' explains the way people behave.

[lah]

the

The feminine singular definite article, used before nouns like 'cultura.'

Example

"La" cultura di questa impresa mi interessa molto.

"The" culture of this company interests me a lot.

dottoressa

[dot-toh-RES-sah]

doctor (female) / Dr.

Title for a woman with a university degree, used formally at work.

Example

La dottoressa arriva alle nove.

The doctor arrives at nine.

Rossi

[ROHS-see]

Rossi

A very common Italian surname.

Example

Il signor Rossi abita qui.

Mr. Rossi lives here.

per favore.

pehr fah-VOH-reh

please.

A polite closing to a request. The stress falls on 'vo': per fa-VO-re.

Example

Un caffè, per favore.

A coffee, please.

Words in this phrase

per

[pehr]

for

A preposition used to explain purpose or reason.

Example

Sono qui per conoscere nuove aziende.

I am here to get to know new companies.

favore

[fah-VOH-reh]

favor

Noun meaning favor; with 'per' it means 'please'.

Example

Mi fai un favore?

Can you do me a favor?

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