🧭🔍❓

How to Say ‘Did you check the gauge?’ in Italian

Ha controllato la lancetta?

ah kohn-trohl-LAH-toh lah lahn-CHET-tah

[ah kohn-trohl-LAH-toh lah lahn-CHET-tah]

Phrase Breakdown

Ha controllato

ah kohn-trohl-LAH-toh

Have you checked

This uses the formal 'Lei' form. Hold the double 'l': con-trol-LA-to.

Example

Ha controllato la posta?

Have you checked the mail?

Words in this phrase

[ah]

have (formal you, auxiliary)

Form of 'avere' used with a past participle to form the past tense, addressing someone politely.

Example

Ha mangiato bene?

Did you eat well?

controllato

[kohn-trohl-LAH-toh]

checked

Past participle of 'controllare', to check.

Example

Ho controllato la porta.

I checked the door.

la lancetta?

lah lahn-CHET-tah

the gauge needle?

'Lancetta' is the needle on a gauge or the hand on a clock. Say lan-CHET-ta.

Example

La lancetta è sul rosso.

The needle is on red.

Words in this phrase

[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.

lancetta

[lahn-CHET-tah]

needle, gauge hand

The small pointer on a dial or clock.

Example

La lancetta indica uno.

The needle points to one.

Guides for Italian learners

Duolingo vs Busuu: Which Is Better for Actually Improving?Duolingo vs Busuu compared: a free gamified habit versus structured levels with corrections from native speakers. Which to choose, and when to use both.

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

Get 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