PrettyFluent
This is just a lesson preview. Get the interactive lesson free on PrettyFluent
📤🧑‍🔧❓

How to Say ‘Can you send a technician?’ in Italian

Può mandare un tecnico?

pwaw mahn-DAH-reh oon TEK-nee-koh

[pwaw mahn-DAH-reh oon TEK-nee-koh]

💬 Usage Tip: Può followed by an action is the polite way to ask "can you...?" of someone you address formally: Può venire? "Can you come?".

Phrase Breakdown

Può mandare

pwaw mahn-DAH-reh

Can you send

'Può' is the formal 'you can' (Lei form). Stress the final 'ò': PWO. 'Mandare' is man-DA-re.

Example

Può mandare una mail?

Can you send an email?

Words in this phrase

Può

[pwaw]

can

Used to express ability or possibility.

Example

Può venire?

Can you come?

mandare

[mahn-DAH-reh]

to send

To make someone or something go somewhere.

Example

Posso mandare un messaggio?

Can I send a message?

un tecnico?

oon TEK-nee-koh

a technician?

'Tecnico' is stressed on the first syllable: TEK-ni-ko. 'Un' links smoothly to it: un-TEK-ni-ko.

Example

Serve un tecnico.

We need a technician.

Words in this phrase

un

[oon]

a / an

An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.

Example

È stato un incontro molto utile.

It was a very useful meeting.

tecnico

[TEK-nee-koh]

technician

A repair specialist, e.g. for appliances.

Example

Il tecnico arriva alle dieci.

The technician arrives at ten.

Guides for Italian learners

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

Download PrettyFluent on the App StoreGet 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