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PhrasesDealing With ClientsVediamo cosa posso fare per venirle incontro sul prezzo.
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Vediamo cosa posso fare per venirle incontro sul prezzo.

Let us see what I can do to meet you on the price.

Pronunciation

'Incontro' = in-CON-tro; 'venire incontro' is an idiomatic phrase meaning to accommodate.

When to use it

Use when a client asks for a discount and you are willing to negotiate, without immediately giving away a concession.

What it means

'Venire incontro' (to come towards/to accommodate) is a key Italian commercial idiom. It signals flexibility without committing to a specific concession. 'Vediamo cosa posso fare' (let us see what I can do) keeps options open while showing goodwill.

Variations

Posso applicarle uno sconto del 5% se conferma entro questa settimana.

I can apply a 5% discount if you confirm by this week.

Conditional discount tied to urgency

Il prezzo è già molto competitivo, ma possiamo valutare un piccolo aggiustamento.

The price is already very competitive, but we can consider a small adjustment.

Acknowledges price competitiveness before conceding

Se aumenta il volume dell'ordine, posso migliorare le condizioni.

If you increase the order volume, I can improve the conditions.

Volume-linked discount; grows the order while giving a concession

Mini Dialogue

«Il prezzo è un po' fuori dal nostro budget. Riusciamo a scendere un po'?" «Vediamo cosa posso fare per venirle incontro. Se me lo conferma entro fine settimana, posso applicarle uno sconto del 7% rispetto al listino. Oltre a questo, sarebbe difficile scendere ulteriormente senza incidere sulla qualità del servizio.»

"The price is a little outside our budget. Can we come down a bit?" "Let us see what I can do to meet you on the price. If you confirm it by the end of the week, I can apply a 7% discount on the list price. Beyond that, it would be difficult to go further down without affecting the quality of the service."

Cultural Note

Price negotiation ('la trattativa') is deeply embedded in Italian commercial culture. Many Italian buyers expect to negotiate — receiving the first price without attempting to negotiate can feel like leaving money on the table. However, there is always a floor: once you name it, stick to it.