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How to Say ‘Does that work for you?’ in Italian

Va bene per Lei?

vah BEH-neh pehr LAY

[vah BEH-neh pehr LAY]

💬 Usage Tip: Lei with a capital L is the polite "you". It uses the same verb forms as "she", which is why the question works this way.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Landlords and tenants normally stay on Lei terms. Using it keeps the relationship businesslike and polite.

Phrase Breakdown

Va bene

vah BEH-neh

Is it okay

Here it is used as a question. Say va BE-ne.

Example

Va bene così?

Is it okay like this?

Words in this phrase

[vah]

okay

Expression of agreement or acceptance.

Example

Va bene, andiamo al cinema.

Okay, let's go to the movies.

bene

[BEH-neh]

well / fine

With 'andare', expresses that something suits someone.

Example

Ti va bene alle otto?

Is eight o'clock fine for you?

per Lei?

pehr LAY

for you?

'Lei' with a capital L is the formal 'you'. Say per LAY, rising at the end.

Example

Questo è per Lei.

This is for you.

Words in this phrase

per

[pehr]

for

A preposition used to explain purpose or reason.

Example

Sono qui per conoscere nuove aziende.

I am here to get to know new companies.

Lei

[LAY]

you (formal)

Polite form of 'you', used with strangers like customers or staff.

Example

Questo è per lei.

This is for you.

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