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PhrasesWriting Professional EmailsLa ringraziamo per aver segnalato il problema e ci scusiamo per l'inconveniente.
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La ringraziamo per aver segnalato il problema e ci scusiamo per l'inconveniente.

We thank you for flagging the problem and apologise for the inconvenience.

Pronunciation

'Inconveniente' = in-con-ve-NYEN-te; stress on the fourth syllable.

When to use it

Use as the opening line of a response to a client complaint, before explaining the solution.

What it means

Thanking a complaining client before apologising is a classic customer service technique. It reframes the complaint as useful feedback. 'Ci scusiamo' (we apologise) takes collective responsibility without admitting specific fault, which is important for legal reasons.

Variations

Siamo spiacenti per il disagio causato.

We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

'Disagio' is softer than 'inconveniente'

Prendiamo atto del suo reclamo e stiamo indagando.

We acknowledge your complaint and are investigating.

More formal; 'prendiamo atto' = we take note/acknowledge

Ci scusiamo sinceramente per quanto accaduto.

We sincerely apologise for what happened.

'Sinceramente' adds genuineness; use when the error is clearly the company's fault

Mini Dialogue

Gentile Signor Mori, la ringraziamo per aver segnalato il problema relativo alla sua ultima spedizione. Ci scusiamo sinceramente per l'inconveniente. Abbiamo già avviato la procedura per la sostituzione del prodotto, che riceverà entro 48 ore. Cordiali saluti, Servizio Post-Vendita

Dear Mr Mori, we thank you for flagging the problem with your last shipment. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. We have already initiated the product replacement procedure; you will receive it within 48 hours. Best regards, After-Sales Service

Cultural Note

Italian consumer protection laws (Codice del Consumo) give customers strong rights, including a two-year guarantee on products. Handling complaints promptly and in writing protects the company legally and maintains reputation.