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On the phone
Pronto? — ready? — is how every Italian phone call starts, and it's used only on the phone. At work, you introduce yourself with your full name and company:
| Italian | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pronto, sono Marina Becker di Atlas Traduzioni. | Hello, this is Marina Becker from Atlas Traduzioni. |
| Potrei parlare con…? | Could I speak to…? |
| Con chi parlo? | Who am I speaking to? |
| Resti in linea, Gliela passo. | Please hold, I'll put you through (to her). |
| È in riunione. Vuole lasciare un messaggio? | She's in a meeting. Would you like to leave a message? |
| La richiamo più tardi. | I'll call you back later. |
| Scusi, La sento male. | Sorry, I can't hear you very well. |
Gliela passo is Le + la: I pass her to you. For a man: Glielo passo.