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A che ora si tiene la riunione?

What time is the meeting?

Pronunciation

'Riunione' = ryu-NYO-neh. Three syllables; stress the second.

When to use it

Use anytime you need meeting details. 'Si tiene' (literally 'it holds itself') is the standard Italian phrase for when an event takes place. Knowing this avoids confusion with a direct translation.

What it means

'Si tiene' is the reflexive passive form and is the natural, idiomatic way to ask about scheduled events in Italian. Saying 'c'è la riunione alle…?' is also common but 'si tiene' sounds more professional.

Variations

La riunione è ancora confermata?

Is the meeting still confirmed?

Use when you have heard the meeting might be rescheduled

Dove si svolge la riunione?

Where does the meeting take place?

'Si svolge' is another key reflexive-passive for events

Chi partecipa alla riunione?

Who is attending the meeting?

Good for understanding the meeting's importance and who to prepare for

Mini Dialogue

Tirocinante: Scusi, a che ora si tiene la riunione di oggi? Segretaria: Alle quattordici e trenta, nella sala conferenze al secondo piano. Tirocinante: Grazie. Devo portare qualcosa? Segretaria: No, pensano a tutto i responsabili.

Intern: Excuse me, what time is today's meeting? Secretary: At two thirty, in the conference room on the second floor. Intern: Thank you. Do I need to bring anything? Secretary: No, the managers will take care of everything.

Cultural Note

Italian business meetings often start 10-15 minutes late and run longer than planned. Do not be alarmed. However, if you are the intern or junior person, arrive a few minutes early to show respect.