Italian Phrase
Quali sono le tariffe adesso?
Meaning
This question asks for the current prices or fees of a service, product, or accommodation. It is a polite, neutral way to request up‑to‑date cost information.
When to use
Use it when you are at a hotel, restaurant, utility office, or any service point and need to know the price list that applies right now, especially if rates may change throughout the day or week.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualisonoletariffeadesso?
Quali (interrogative adjective)
Used to ask about a selection of items; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
sono (verb essere)
Third‑person plural present of 'to be', used here to link the subject with its description.
le tariffe (noun phrase)
Feminine plural noun meaning 'rates' or 'fees'; the definite article 'le' matches the plural form.
adesso (adverb)
Means 'now' or 'at this moment'; can be replaced by 'ora' in many contexts.
Question word order
In Italian, the interrogative adjective (Quali) comes first, followed by the verb and the rest of the clause.
🗨In Conversation
Quali sono le tariffe adesso?
What are the rates now?
Al momento la tariffa standard è di 15 euro all'ora, ma per i clienti abituali facciamo uno sconto del 10 %.
At the moment the standard rate is 15 euros per hour, but for regular customers we give a 10 % discount.
✕Common Mistakes
Che sono le tariffe adesso?
Use 'Quali' for a plural set of items; 'Che' is singular and does not agree with 'tariffe'.
Quali è le tariffe adesso?
The verb must agree with the plural subject: 'sono', not 'è'.
Quali sono le tariffa adesso?
The noun 'tariffa' is singular; with 'le' you need the plural 'tariffe'.
↔Alternatives
Qual è il prezzo attuale?
What is the current price?
Quali sono i costi al momento?
What are the costs at the moment?
Quanto costa adesso?
How much does it cost now?
Cultural Tip
In Italy 'tariffa' is commonly used for services like hotels, taxis, and utilities, while 'prezzo' is more generic for goods. When speaking with a clerk, using 'adesso' sounds natural, but 'ora' is also perfectly acceptable. Keep your tone polite; adding 'per favore' or a smile helps the conversation stay friendly.