We already paid.
jah — 'già' means 'already'. AHBB-yah-mo — first syllable stress. 'già' is a key Italian adverb.
Use if approached for payment a second time or if there's confusion about whether you've already settled the bill.
'Abbiamo già pagato' uses the passato prossimo: 'abbiamo' (we have) + 'pagato' (paid). 'Già' = already. This is a simple and clear factual statement.
Ho già pagato alla cassa.
I already paid at the cashier.
Specifying payment was made at the cash register.
Il conto è stato saldato.
The bill has been settled.
More formal phrasing.
Abbiamo il ricevuto — posso mostrarglielo?
We have the receipt — may I show it to you?
Offering proof of payment.
In busy Italian restaurants with multiple waitstaff, payment tracking can occasionally get confused, especially at lunch. Always keep your receipt until you've left the building — it serves as proof of payment in any dispute.