How to Say ‘You should’ in Italian
Vi conviene
vee kohn-VYEH-neh
[vee kohn-VYEH-neh]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Vi' in this context applies to multiple people, while 'conviene' suggests advisement.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Counsel and advice are common in close-knit Italian families and groups.
Phrase Breakdown
Vi
[vee]
You
Referring to a second person plural.
Vi invitiamo alla festa.
We invite you to the party.
conviene
[kohn-VYEH-neh]
should
Used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness.
Conviene ascoltare i consigli.
One should listen to advice.
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