Italian Phrase
Posso mandare soldi online?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether it is possible or allowed to transfer money through the internet. It can refer to bank transfers, payment apps, or any digital money‑sending service.
When to use
Use this question when you need to confirm that a particular service, app, or bank allows you to send money online, or when you are unsure about the legality or safety of an online transaction.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Possomandaresoldionline?
Posso (potere)
‘Posso’ is the first‑person singular present of the modal verb *potere*, used to ask for ability or permission.
Mandare (infinitive)
The infinitive *mandare* means ‘to send, to dispatch’. After a modal verb, the infinitive stays unchanged.
Soldi (plural noun)
‘Soldi’ is the plural of *denaro* and is the most common word for ‘money’ in everyday speech.
Online (borrowed adverb)
‘Online’ is an English loanword used as an adverb in Italian, meaning ‘via the internet’. It does not change form.
🗨In Conversation
Posso mandare soldi online?
Can I send money online?
Sì, basta collegarsi al tuo conto bancario o usare un’app come PayPal.
Yes, just log into your bank account or use an app like PayPal.
✕Common Mistakes
Posso mandare i soldi online?
‘Mandare’ is correct, but learners sometimes replace it with ‘inviare’, which is also fine; the mistake is using the infinitive after ‘posso’ without the modal (e.g., *Posso mandare* → *Posso mandare* is correct).
Posso mandare soldi in linea?
Do not translate ‘online’ literally as *in linea*; the accepted loanword is *online*.
Posso mandare denaro online?
Avoid using the singular *soldio* (non‑existent) or the formal *denaro* in this casual context unless you want a more formal tone.
↔Alternatives
Posso trasferire denaro online?
Can I transfer money online?
È possibile inviare soldi via internet?
Is it possible to send money via the internet?
Posso fare un bonifico online?
Can I make an online bank transfer?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, online banking has grown rapidly, but many older Italians still prefer cash or in‑person transactions. When you ask this question, it’s polite to mention the specific service you have in mind, as security concerns are still a hot topic. Also, remember that “online” is informal; in formal writing you might use “via internet” or “tramite internet”.