Italian Phrases: Remote Work Phrases

Mi connetto subito alla riunione.

I am connecting to the meeting right now.

Use this in the chat or via message when you are about to join a video call. It signals to the team that you are present and actively joining rather than absent.

Non riesco a sentirvi. C'è un problema audio?

I cannot hear you. Is there an audio problem?

Use this immediately when you cannot hear others on a call. It is direct, essential and signals the technical issue without blaming anyone. Always check your own audio first before asking.

Ero in muto. Ricomincio.

I was muted. I will start again.

Use this after someone tells you that you were muted. It is one of the most common remote work situations and requires a quick, unfazed response. Do not over-apologise — just acknowledge and continue.

Ho problemi di connessione. Vi sento a tratti.

I have connection problems. I can hear you intermittently.

Use this when your internet is unstable and audio/video is cutting in and out. It quickly explains the situation and sets expectations for the rest of the call.

Oggi lavoro da casa.

Today I am working from home.

Use this simple statement to inform colleagues, update your calendar status or respond to someone asking where you are. It is the most fundamental remote work phrase.

Condivido lo schermo adesso.

I am sharing my screen now.

Use this before starting a screen share in a video call. Announcing it gives the team a moment to look at the screen and helps manage the transition smoothly.

Devo uscire dalla riunione qualche minuto prima. Grazie.

I need to leave the meeting a few minutes early. Thank you.

Use this when you need to exit a meeting before it concludes. Write it in the chat or say it aloud before disconnecting. Always thank participants before leaving.

Sono disponibile su Teams tutto il giorno.

I am available on Teams all day.

Use this to signal to colleagues that you can be reached digitally. Setting availability expectations reduces unnecessary follow-up and helps coordinate asynchronous remote teams.

Ti invio il file in chat.

I am sending you the file in the chat.

Use this during or after a call when you need to share a document. Announcing the file transfer prevents the recipient from missing it in the chat history.

Aggiorno il calendario con i miei orari di questa settimana.

I am updating the calendar with my schedule for this week.

Use this when notifying the team that your digital calendar has been updated. Keeping shared calendars current is a fundamental remote work responsibility in Italian companies.

Scusate il rumore in sottofondo. Sono a casa.

Sorry for the background noise. I am at home.

Use this when unexpected noise — from family, neighbours, deliveries, or construction — interrupts a call. A brief, unfazed apology followed by continuing is the right approach.

Rispondo entro fine giornata.

I will respond by end of day.

Use this when you receive a request or question that you cannot answer immediately. It sets a clear expectation and prevents colleagues from following up prematurely.

Questa settimana preferisco venire in ufficio per la riunione.

This week I prefer to come to the office for the meeting.

Use this when choosing to attend an important meeting in person rather than remotely. In Italian hybrid work, signalling your physical presence for key meetings shows commitment and social intelligence.

Aggiorno il mio stato su Teams: sono in riunione fino alle undici.

I am updating my status on Teams: I am in a meeting until eleven.

Use this to notify colleagues proactively about your availability. Updating your status reduces interruptions and helps remote teams coordinate without back-and-forth checking.

Ricordate il fuso orario: in Italia siamo un'ora avanti rispetto al Portogallo.

Remember the time zone: in Italy we are one hour ahead of Portugal.

Use this when coordinating meetings with colleagues, clients or partners in different countries. Italy's time zone (CET/CEST) is central to European scheduling conversations.

Fissiamo un incontro virtuale per la prossima settimana.

Let us schedule a virtual meeting for next week.

Use this when proposing a meeting that will take place online. 'Incontro virtuale' is more natural in Italian than 'riunione online' when the meeting is informal or collaborative.

Lavoro in autonomia su questo compito e vi aggiorno a fine giornata.

I am working independently on this task and will update you at end of day.

Use this to inform your team that you are handling a task independently and will report progress at a specific time. It reduces unnecessary check-ins and signals professional self-management.

Non riesco ad accedere alla VPN. Sto provando a risolvere.

I cannot access the VPN. I am trying to resolve it.

Use this when you experience access issues that prevent you from starting work. Communicating the problem immediately prevents the team from thinking you are simply absent or unresponsive.

Oggi inizio tardi e recupero nel pomeriggio.

Today I am starting late and making up for it in the afternoon.

Use this when you have a flexible schedule and will be starting your day later than usual. It is important to communicate this proactively so colleagues know when to expect you.

Posso registrare la riunione per chi non può partecipare?

Can I record the meeting for those who cannot attend?

Use this before starting a meeting recording. In Italy, recording consent is legally required under GDPR. Always ask before starting — never record secretly.

Facciamo il punto della situazione?

Shall we take stock of the situation?

Use this to propose a quick catch-up or status update meeting. In remote work, regular touchpoints replace the informal corridor conversations that happen naturally in offices.

Hai un momento per una domanda veloce?

Do you have a moment for a quick question?

Use this before interrupting a colleague on a messaging platform. In remote work, this question replaces physically approaching someone's desk — it gives them a chance to respond when ready.

Non ho ricevuto il documento. Puoi rimandarlo?

I have not received the document. Can you resend it?

Use this when an expected file or document has not arrived. Always check spam and Teams notification settings before asking — but when genuinely not received, this is the right phrase.

Sono più produttivo/a nelle ore del mattino.

I am more productive in the morning hours.

Use this when discussing work organisation with a manager or explaining your preferred schedule. In Italian agile work agreements, employees can often declare their preferred productive hours.

Preferisco un feedback scritto, così posso rileggerlo con calma.

I prefer written feedback, so I can re-read it calmly.

Use this to request written rather than verbal feedback. In remote work, written feedback creates a reference document and allows time for reflection — both important in Italian professional development contexts.

Mi sposto in un'altra stanza. Il rumore fuori è insopportabile.

I am moving to another room. The noise outside is unbearable.

Use this during a call when external noise makes communication impossible. Being proactive about solving the problem rather than waiting for others to complain shows professionalism.

Puoi mandarmi il link della riunione? Non l'ho trovato nell'email.

Can you send me the meeting link? I could not find it in the email.

Use this when you cannot locate the video call link. It is one of the most practical remote work phrases and happens to almost everyone regularly.

Faccio una pausa di quindici minuti.

I am taking a fifteen-minute break.

Use this to inform your team that you are stepping away briefly. In remote work, disappearing without notice can create confusion about your availability. A quick break message is considerate.

Ecco come organizzo la mia giornata in smart working.

Here is how I organise my day when working remotely.

Use this when explaining your remote work routine to a new manager, during a team discussion about best practices, or when onboarding a new colleague to a remote-friendly team.

La connessione è pessima. Mi collego dal telefono.

The connection is terrible. I am connecting from my phone.

Use this when switching from a computer to a mobile phone due to poor internet connection. It explains the switch and prevents confusion when your quality improves suddenly.

Domani sono in ufficio. Ci vuoi incontrare di persona?

Tomorrow I am in the office. Do you want to meet in person?

Use this to propose an in-person meeting when you know you will be at the office. In hybrid work, coordinating physical presence for important conversations builds stronger relationships than video calls alone.

Ho silenziato le notifiche per due ore. Sono in modalità concentrazione.

I have silenced notifications for two hours. I am in focus mode.

Use this to proactively inform your team that you will be unresponsive for a defined period. It prevents misunderstandings and models healthy digital boundaries in remote work.

Sto lavorando su questo. Vi aggiorno a breve.

I am working on this. I will update you shortly.

Use this when someone asks for an update on a task that is still in progress. It acknowledges their inquiry and provides reassurance without committing to a specific completion time.

Per oggi ho finito. Ci vediamo domani.

I have finished for today. See you tomorrow.

Use this simple farewell in the team chat at the end of your working day. In remote work, signalling the end of your day replaces physically leaving the office. It is courteous and helps manage availability expectations.