Italian Phrase
Abbiamo compiti per stasera?
Meaning
The speaker is asking the group whether there is any homework that must be completed by tonight. It can be a quick check before planning evening activities.
When to use
Use this sentence in a classroom, study group, or among friends when you want to confirm the homework deadline for the same evening. It’s informal but perfectly acceptable in most school settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Abbiamocompitiperstasera?
Abbiamo (present of avere)
‘Abbiamo’ is the first‑person plural present of ‘avere’, meaning ‘we have’. It is used for possession or obligation.
Compiti (plural noun)
‘Compiti’ is the plural of ‘compito’, meaning ‘homework’ or ‘task’. In school contexts it is always plural.
Per (preposition)
‘Per’ introduces the purpose or deadline: here it means ‘for’ or ‘by’ a certain time.
Stasera (time adverb)
‘Stasera’ means ‘this evening’ or ‘tonight’. It is a fixed adverb, not a noun, so no article is used.
Question mark placement
Italian uses only one question mark at the end of the sentence, unlike Spanish which uses opening and closing marks.
🗨In Conversation
Abbiamo compiti per stasera?
Do we have homework for tonight?
Sì, il professore ha assegnato esercizi di matematica da consegnare domani.
Yes, the teacher assigned math exercises to be turned in tomorrow.
✕Common Mistakes
Hai compiti per stasera?
‘Hai’ is second‑person singular; it asks only one person. Use ‘Abbiamo’ when speaking for the whole group.
Abbiamo i compiti per stasera?
The article ‘i’ is unnecessary because ‘compiti’ already refers to the general homework assignment.
Abbiamo compiti per questa sera?
‘Questa sera’ is grammatically correct but sounds more formal; native speakers usually prefer the single word ‘stasera’.
↔Alternatives
Ci sono compiti per stasera?
Are there homework assignments for tonight?
Dobbiamo fare i compiti per stasera?
Do we have to do the homework for tonight?
Che compiti abbiamo per stasera?
What homework do we have for tonight?
Cultural Tip
In most Italian schools, homework is usually assigned the day before and is expected to be completed by the next class, not necessarily the same evening. However, many teachers give ‘per stasera’ as a deadline for short exercises, especially in language or literature classes. When you ask this question, you’re showing responsibility and respect for the group’s study schedule, which is valued in Italian classroom culture.