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PhrasesMeeting Someone NewSei venuto/a da solo/a?
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Sei venuto/a da solo/a?

Did you come alone?

Pronunciation

'Venuto/venuta' = veh-NOO-toh/tah. The past participle of 'venire' must agree with the subject's gender.

When to use it

Use at a party, event, or social gathering when you notice someone without a group. It's casual and friendly. Adjust the ending based on the person's gender: venuto (male), venuta (female).

What it means

The passato prossimo of 'venire' uses 'essere' as the auxiliary: 'sei venuto/a.' Past participles with essere agree in gender and number with the subject. 'Da solo/a' means 'alone' — solo (male), sola (female).

Variations

Sei con qualcuno?

Are you with someone?

Present-focused — asks about current company rather than how they arrived.

Con chi sei venuto/a?

Who did you come with?

Assumes they're not alone — use only if you've spotted them with someone.

Conosci qualcuno qui?

Do you know anyone here?

More social — opens conversation about mutual contacts.

Mini Dialogue

— Sei venuta da sola alla festa? — Sì, la mia amica si è sentita male all'ultimo momento. — Mi dispiace! Vuoi unirti a noi? — Volentieri, grazie mille!

— Did you come to the party alone? — Yes, my friend felt ill at the last moment. — I'm sorry! Do you want to join us? — I'd love to, thank you so much!

Cultural Note

Inviting someone who is alone to join your group ('unirsi') is a common and genuinely kind gesture in Italian social culture. Refusing such an invitation without a good reason can seem cold.