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Possiamo trovare un accordo sui termini di pagamento.

We can reach an agreement on the payment terms.

Pronunciation

'Accordo' = ac-COR-do; stress on the second syllable; double 'c'.

When to use it

Use when a client wants to negotiate payment terms — such as spreading payments, extending deadlines, or reducing an upfront amount.

What it means

'Trovare un accordo' (to find an agreement) signals flexibility and willingness to collaborate without immediately conceding. 'Termini di pagamento' (payment terms) is the standard Italian phrase for the schedule and conditions under which payment is made.

Variations

Offriamo la possibilità di frazionare il pagamento in tre rate.

We offer the possibility of spreading the payment in three instalments.

'Frazionare' = to split; 'rate' = instalments

Siamo disposti a valutare un pagamento 30/60 giorni.

We are willing to consider payment at 30/60 days.

30 or 60-day net terms; standard in Italian B2B

Se confermasse entro oggi, potremmo offrire condizioni più favorevoli.

If you were to confirm today, we could offer more favourable conditions.

Urgency-based concession; creates a deadline

Mini Dialogue

«Il servizio mi interessa, ma pagaree tutto in anticipo è difficile per noi." «Capisco. Possiamo trovare un accordo sui termini di pagamento. La nostra proposta standard è 50% alla firma e 50% alla consegna. Se preferisce, possiamo anche strutturare un pagamento in tre rate mensili. Quale opzione è più comoda per lei?»

"The service interests me, but paying everything upfront is difficult for us." "I understand. We can reach an agreement on the payment terms. Our standard proposal is 50% at signing and 50% at delivery. If you prefer, we can also structure a payment in three monthly instalments. Which option is most convenient for you?"

Cultural Note

Italian B2B payment terms (DDT, 30/60/90 giorni data fattura) are heavily negotiated, especially with large clients. Late payment ('ritardo nei pagamenti') is endemic in Italy — the EU Late Payment Directive applies, but enforcement is uneven. Always clarify terms in writing.