Italian Phrase
Verranno delle famiglie.
Meaning
The sentence means “Some families will come/arrive.” It is a neutral statement about future guests, often used when talking about travel plans, events, or a community expecting visitors.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform someone that families are expected to arrive later – for example, when organizing a school trip, a community festival, or a family reunion. It works both in formal announcements and casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Verrannodellefamiglie
Verranno (future simple)
Third‑person plural of the verb *venire* in the simple future. It expresses an action that will happen later.
delle (partitive article)
Combines the preposition *di* + the indefinite article *le*. It means “some” or “a few” and is used before plural nouns when the exact number is not specified.
famiglie (plural noun)
The plural of *famiglia* (family). In Italian, nouns ending in -a become -e in the plural for feminine nouns.
🗨In Conversation
Verranno delle famiglie domani per la festa di paese.
Some families will come tomorrow for the town festival.
Perfetto, allora dobbiamo preparare più tavoli e cibo.
Great, then we need to set up more tables and food.
✕Common Mistakes
Vengono delle famiglie.
Use the future *verranno* for actions that will happen later; *vengono* is present tense.
Verranno le famiglie.
Without the partitive *delle*, the sentence sounds like you’re referring to specific families already known.
Verranno della famiglia.
The noun must agree in number with the verb; *famiglia* (singular) would be incorrect here.
↔Alternatives
Arriveranno delle famiglie.
Some families will arrive.
Verranno alcune famiglie.
A few families will come.
Saranno presenti delle famiglie.
There will be some families present.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, family gatherings are a cornerstone of social life. When you hear *Verranno delle famiglie*, it often implies a warm, communal atmosphere – think of multi‑generational tables, shared dishes, and lively conversation. In the south, it’s common to greet arriving families with a hearty *Benvenuti!* and a glass of wine.