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PhrasesDealing With ClientsSe ho capito bene, il suo problema principale è...
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Se ho capito bene, il suo problema principale è...

If I have understood correctly, your main problem is...

Pronunciation

'Capito' = CA-pi-to; stress on the first syllable.

When to use it

Use to paraphrase what a client has told you before proposing a solution, confirming your understanding and showing you were listening.

What it means

Active listening is a core skill in Italian client management. 'Se ho capito bene' (if I have understood correctly) is a humble phrasing that invites correction — it signals that you are not assuming, you are verifying. This builds trust.

Variations

Quindi, se ho capito, lei ha bisogno di...

So, if I understand correctly, you need...

Paraphrase combined with a need statement

Riepilogando: il problema è X e l'obiettivo è Y. È corretto?

To summarise: the problem is X and the objective is Y. Is that correct?

Formal summary with explicit confirmation request

Mi fermo un momento per assicurarmi di aver capito bene la sua situazione.

I pause for a moment to make sure I have understood your situation correctly.

Signals deliberate, careful listening

Mini Dialogue

«...e in definitiva, il nostro principale problema è che i clienti ci abbandonano dopo il primo acquisto." «Se ho capito bene, il suo problema principale è la retention — più che l'acquisizione di nuovi clienti. È corretto?" «Esattamente. L'acquisizione funziona, la fidelizzazione no.»

"...and ultimately, our main problem is that clients leave after the first purchase." "If I have understood correctly, your main problem is retention — more than the acquisition of new clients. Is that right?" "Exactly. Acquisition works, loyalty does not."

Cultural Note

Italian clients appreciate being 'heard' — 'sentirsi ascoltati'. The act of paraphrasing and confirming understanding signals respect and competence. It also prevents costly misunderstandings that can derail projects and damage relationships.