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How to Say ‘If anything changes, just let us know.’ in Italian

Se ci fossero cambiamenti, ci avvisi pure.

seh chee FOHS-seh-roh kahm-byah-MEHN-tee chee ahv-VEE-zee POO-reh

[seh chee FOHS-seh-roh kahm-byah-MEHN-tee chee ahv-VEE-zee POO-reh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: If your plans change, calling ahead to cancel is expected. Small family restaurants keep tables for you and feel no-shows keenly.

Phrase Breakdown

Se ci fossero cambiamenti,

seh chee FOHS-seh-roh kahm-byah-MEHN-tee

If there were any changes,

This conditional clause uses the subjunctive 'fossero'. Pause at the comma.

Example

Se ci fossero cambiamenti, la chiamo.

If there were any changes, I'll call you.

Words in this phrase

Se

[seh]

if

A conjunction meaning 'if,' used to introduce a condition politely.

Example

Se vuoi, possiamo sentirci la prossima settimana.

If you want, we can talk next week.

ci

[chee]

there

In that place or situation.

Example

Ci provo davvero a essere puntuale.

I really try to be on time.

fossero

[FOHS-seh-roh]

there were / were

Subjunctive of 'essere' used in hypothetical 'if' clauses.

Example

Se fossero in ritardo, chiamerebbero.

If they were late, they would call.

cambiamenti

[kahm-byah-MEHN-tee]

changes

Plural of 'cambiamento', a change.

Example

Ci sono cambiamenti nel menù.

There are changes to the menu.

ci avvisi pure.

chee ahv-VEE-zee POO-reh

feel free to let us know.

This is a polite formal request. 'Pure' makes it friendly.

Example

Per qualsiasi cosa, ci avvisi pure.

For anything at all, feel free to let us know.

Words in this phrase

ci

[chee]

us

Referring to a group including the speaker and others.

Example

Ci fanno paura certe persone.

Certain people scare us.

avvisi

[ahv-VEE-zee]

let (us) know / inform

Formal imperative of 'avvisare', to notify.

Example

Ci avvisi se arriva tardi.

Let us know if you arrive late.

pure

[POO-reh]

by all means / feel free

Softens a request, like 'please do'.

Example

Entri pure!

Do come in!

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