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PhrasesMaking a DateCi vediamo mercoledì allora?
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Ci vediamo mercoledì allora?

So we'll see each other on Wednesday?

Pronunciation

ci ve-DIA-mo mer-co-LE-di al-LO-ra — stress on 'dia-', 'le-', 'lo-'. 'Mercoledì' has the accent on the final 'ì'.

When to use it

Confirming a plan — the 'allora' signals that you are wrapping up a conversation by locking in the arrangement.

What it means

'Ci vediamo' = we'll see each other. 'Mercoledì' = Wednesday. 'Allora' = so/then — a conversational connector that confirms the conclusion of planning. Standard Italian closing of a date-making exchange.

Variations

Perfetto — mercoledì alle otto.

Perfect — Wednesday at eight.

Confirming with specific time — no ambiguity left

Ti confermo il posto domani.

I'll confirm the place tomorrow.

Partial confirmation — the time is set but the location is still being arranged

Non vedo l'ora.

I can't wait.

Closing with enthusiasm — the perfect final note of a date-making conversation

Mini Dialogue

— Ci vediamo mercoledì allora? — Sì — mercoledì alle sette e mezza. — Perfetto. Ti mando l'indirizzo del posto. — Ottimo. Non vedo l'ora. — Anch'io. A mercoledì!

— So we'll see each other on Wednesday? — Yes — Wednesday at half past seven. — Perfect. I'll send you the address of the place. — Great. I can't wait. — Me neither. See you Wednesday!

Cultural Note

Italian conversation closings ('non vedo l'ora' / 'a mercoledì') are warm and explicit — no ambiguity is left. Confirming the day, time, and place while expressing mutual anticipation is the Italian way of wrapping up date planning.