Italian Phrase
Quanto vuoi prelevare oggi?
Meaning
The sentence asks the listener how much money they would like to take out of their account right now, i.e., today. It is a polite, neutral way to inquire about the amount of cash a customer wants at an ATM or bank counter.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are at a bank teller, an ATM, or speaking with a financial advisor and need to confirm the amount the other person wishes to withdraw. It works both in formal settings (bank) and informal everyday conversations (asking a friend how much cash they need).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quantovuoiprelevareoggi?
Quanto
Interrogative adverb meaning ‘how much’; used to ask about quantity.
vuoi
Second‑person singular present of *volere* (to want). It agrees with the subject ‘you’ (tu).
prelevare
Infinitive verb meaning ‘to withdraw (money)’. In questions it stays in the infinitive after *volere*.
oggi
Adverb of time meaning ‘today’. Placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis.
?
Question mark signals that the sentence is a direct question.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto vuoi prelevare oggi?
How much do you want to withdraw today?
Vorrei prelevare cento euro, per favore.
I would like to withdraw one hundred euros, please.
✕Common Mistakes
Che vuoi prelevare oggi?
‘Che’ is a relative pronoun, not an interrogative adverb for quantity. Use ‘Quanto’ to ask ‘how much’.
Quanto vuole prelevare oggi?
‘Vuole’ is third‑person singular; the question is directed at ‘you’ (tu), so use ‘vuoi’.
Prelevare oggi quanto vuoi?
Word order sounds unnatural in Italian; keep the interrogative adverb at the beginning.
↔Alternatives
Che somma vuoi prelevare oggi?
What amount do you want to withdraw today?
Quanti soldi desideri prelevare oggi?
How many money do you wish to withdraw today?
Quanto denaro vuoi ritirare oggi?
How much cash do you want to take out today?
Cultural Tip
In Italy cash is still widely used, especially for small purchases and in many local markets. When you go to an ATM (sportello automatico) it’s common to state the amount you need before the machine prompts you. Bank tellers often ask the same question to verify the transaction, and they may suggest a round amount to avoid extra fees. Remember to keep your receipt; many Italians keep it for budgeting or tax purposes.