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PhrasesResigning ProfessionallyVorrei comunicarle le mie dimissioni.
B2formal

Vorrei comunicarle le mie dimissioni.

I would like to inform you of my resignation.

Pronunciation

'Dimissioni' = di-mis-SYO-ni. Four syllables; stress the third. Note: always plural in Italian.

When to use it

Use this at the start of your resignation conversation with your direct manager. It is the formal, unambiguous Italian way to announce a resignation. The conditional 'vorrei' softens the delivery without any ambiguity about your intention.

What it means

In Italian, 'dimissioni' (resignation) is always plural — even when referring to one person's resignation. 'Comunicare' (to communicate/inform) is more professional than 'dire' (to say). 'Le' (formal 'Lei') maintains the appropriate register.

Variations

Ho preso la decisione di dimettermi.

I have made the decision to resign.

'Dimettersi' is the reflexive infinitive for 'to resign' — the core Italian verb

Devo comunicarle una decisione importante riguardo al mio futuro professionale.

I need to inform you of an important decision regarding my professional future.

More indirect; useful when you want to ease into the conversation

Ho deciso di lasciare l'azienda.

I have decided to leave the company.

Very direct; 'lasciare' is less formal but completely natural

Mini Dialogue

Dipendente: Dottor Ricci, avrei bisogno di parlarle di persona. Vorrei comunicarle le mie dimissioni. Dottor Ricci: Mi dispiace sentirlo. Quando ha preso questa decisione? Dipendente: È stata una riflessione di qualche mese. Non è stata una scelta affrettata. Dottor Ricci: La apprezzo. Parliamone con calma.

Employee: Dr. Ricci, I would need to speak to you in person. I would like to inform you of my resignation. Dr. Ricci: I am sorry to hear that. When did you make this decision? Employee: It has been a reflection of a few months. It was not a hasty choice. Dr. Ricci: I appreciate that. Let us discuss it calmly.

Cultural Note

In Italy, resigning must be done by written notice ('lettera di dimissioni') within specific timeframes defined by the employment contract and CCNL. Since 2016, resignations must also be submitted digitally through the government's online portal ('click day' procedure) within 7 days of the written notice — failure to do so makes the resignation legally void.