Italian Phrase
Quali sono i requisiti?
Meaning
Literally ‘What are the requirements?’, this question asks for the set of conditions, qualifications, or criteria that must be met in a given situation, such as a job posting, a project brief, or an academic program.
When to use
Use this phrase in formal or semi‑formal contexts when you need to clarify the criteria for participation, admission, or completion. It’s common in job interviews, project meetings, university enrollment discussions, and when reading official documents.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualisonoirequisiti?
Quali (interrogative adjective)
‘Quali’ is the plural form of ‘qual è/qual è’, used to ask about multiple items and must agree in number (and gender) with the noun it modifies.
sono (essere, present)
Third‑person plural of the verb ‘essere’ (to be). It matches the plural subject ‘i requisiti’.
i (definite article)
The masculine plural definite article, required before a plural masculine noun.
requisiti (noun)
Masculine plural noun meaning ‘requirements’ or ‘criteria’.
🗨In Conversation
Quali sono i requisiti per il nuovo progetto?
What are the requirements for the new project?
Devi avere una laurea in ingegneria e almeno tre anni di esperienza.
You need a degree in engineering and at least three years of experience.
✕Common Mistakes
Quale sono i requisiti?
‘Quale’ is singular; the sentence asks about multiple items, so the correct form is ‘Quali’.
Quali è i requisiti?
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use ‘sono’ not ‘è’.
Quali sono le requisiti?
If the noun were feminine plural, the article would be ‘le’; keep the article consistent with the noun gender.
↔Alternatives
Che requisiti ci sono?
What requirements are there?
Quali sono le condizioni?
What are the conditions?
Di cosa ho bisogno?
What do I need?
Cultural Tip
In Italian professional settings, it’s polite to phrase the question with ‘Quali sono i requisiti…?’ rather than a blunt ‘Che cosa serve?’. Using the formal ‘Lei’ form (e.g., ‘Quali sono i requisiti, Signora Rossi?’) shows respect, especially when speaking with senior colleagues or officials. Regional variations are minimal for this phrase, but in the south you may hear a slightly softer intonation.