Italian Phrase
Scegli l'importo.
Meaning
A short command that tells the listener to pick a specific sum of money. It is commonly seen on screens where a user must decide how much to pay, donate, or transfer.
When to use
Use this phrase on websites, apps, or in conversation when you want someone to decide on a monetary value – for example, in online banking, e‑commerce checkout pages, or when asking a friend how much they’d like to contribute.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sceglil'importo.
Imperative Mood
‘Scegli’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘scegliere’ (to choose), used to give a direct command.
Elided Definite Article
‘l'’ is the elided form of the masculine singular article ‘il’ before a vowel‑initial noun.
Masculine Noun
‘importo’ is a masculine singular noun meaning ‘amount’ or ‘sum’.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto vuoi donare?
How much would you like to donate?
Scegli l'importo.
Choose the amount.
✕Common Mistakes
Scegli l'importi.
‘Importi’ is the plural; the noun should stay singular because you are asking for one amount.
Scegli l'importo?
A question mark turns the command into a question; the phrase is meant as a direct instruction.
Scegli l'importo, per favore?
If you add ‘per favore’, keep the period or use a polite form; the question mark makes it sound uncertain.
↔Alternatives
Seleziona l'importo.
Select the amount.
Scegli la somma.
Choose the sum.
Indica l'importo.
Indicate the amount.
Cultural Tip
In Italian the imperative can sound abrupt, so it’s polite to add ‘per favore’ (please) or soften it with a question: ‘Puoi scegliere l'importo, per favore?’ The phrase is neutral and works both in formal and informal contexts, but in a formal setting you might prefer the more courteous ‘La prego di scegliere l'importo.’