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How to Say ‘I'd like to speak with Mr. Bianchi, the lawyer.’ in Italian

Vorrei parlare con l'avvocato Bianchi.

vor-RAY par-LAH-reh kohn l ahv-voh-KAH-toh BYAHN-kee

[vor-RAY par-LAH-reh kohn l ahv-voh-KAH-toh BYAHN-kee]

💬 Usage Tip: Vorrei is the polite way to ask for something. Voglio "I want" sounds blunt on a business call.

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei parlare

vor-RAY par-LAH-reh

I would like to speak

A polite request. Roll the 'r' sounds: vor-REI par-LA-re.

Example

Vorrei parlare con te.

I would like to talk to you.

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 l'avvocato Bianchi.

kohn l ahv-voh-KAH-toh BYAHN-kee

with lawyer Bianchi.

Join 'l'' to 'avvocato' with no pause, then say BYAN-kee.

Example

C'è un messaggio per l'avvocato Bianchi.

There's a message for lawyer Bianchi.

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.

[l]

the

Elided article used before a vowel sound; part of 'l'evento' = 'the event'.

Example

Dopo l' incontro, ho preso qualche appunto.

After the meeting, I took some notes.

avvocato

[ahv-voh-KAH-toh]

lawyer

Legal professional; used as a title before a surname.

Example

L'avvocato è in riunione.

The lawyer is in a meeting.

Bianchi

[BYAHN-kee]

Bianchi (surname)

A very common Italian surname, originally meaning 'whites'.

Example

La signora Bianchi è in ufficio.

Mrs Bianchi is in the office.

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