How to Say ‘If possible.’ in Italian
Se possibile.
seh pos-see-BEE-leh
[seh pos-see-BEE-leh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: Adding [se possibile] makes a request sound flexible rather than demanding, especially when asking for a specific time or accommodation. It's a useful softener on the phone.
Phrase Breakdown
Se
[seh]
if
Used to make a request sound more polite and flexible.
Se avete posto, preferiremmo stare vicino all'ingresso.
If you have space, we would prefer to be near the entrance.
possibile
[pos-see-BEE-leh]
possible
Used when asking politely for something that may or may not be available.
È possibile avere un tavolo più comodo per una carrozzina?
Is it possible to have a more comfortable table for a wheelchair?
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