Italian Phrase
Aspetta il tuo gruppo, per favore.
Meaning
A courteous way to ask someone to wait for the rest of their group. The imperative ‘Aspetta’ gives the command, while ‘per favore’ adds politeness, making the request sound friendly rather than demanding.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are a guide, host, or fellow traveler and need to keep a group together—e.g., at museums, tours, restaurants, or when meeting up after a break.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aspettailtuogruppoperfavore
Imperative (tu)
‘Aspetta’ is the second‑person singular imperative of ‘aspettare’ (to wait). It is used for direct commands.
Definite article (il)
‘il’ is the masculine singular definite article that must agree with the noun ‘gruppo’.
Possessive adjective (tuo)
‘tuo’ agrees in gender and number with ‘gruppo’; it means ‘your’.
Polite phrase (per favore)
‘per favore’ literally means ‘for favor’ and softens the command, making it a polite request.
🗨In Conversation
Aspetta il tuo gruppo, per favore.
Please wait for your group.
Certo, grazie!
Sure, thank you!
✕Common Mistakes
Aspetti il tuo gruppo, per favore.
‘aspetti’ is the subjunctive form, not the imperative. Use ‘Aspetta’ for a direct command.
Aspetta la tuo gruppo, per favore.
The article and possessive must match the masculine noun ‘gruppo’. Use ‘il tuo gruppo’.
Per favore, aspetta il tuo gruppo.
While understandable, the most natural order in Italian places the polite phrase at the end.
↔Alternatives
Attendi il tuo gruppo, per favore.
Please wait for your group.
Aspetta il tuo gruppo, grazie.
Wait for your group, thanks.
Per favore, aspetta il tuo gruppo.
Please, wait for your group.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, group activities—like city tours, wine tastings, or family meals—often rely on everyone staying together. Saying ‘per favore’ shows respect and keeps the tone friendly. Italians appreciate a warm tone and eye contact when giving such instructions; a smile goes a long way.