Italian Phrase
Puoi aggiustarlo?
Meaning
A polite but informal way to ask someone if they are able to fix something, such as a broken object or a technical problem.
When to use
Use this phrase with friends, family, or colleagues when you need a quick fix and the relationship is informal. In more formal settings you would switch to *Può aggiustarlo?* or *Potrebbe aggiustarlo?*.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Puoiaggiustarelo
Modal verb *potere* (puoi)
‘Puoi’ is the second‑person singular present of *potere*, used to ask about ability or permission.
Clitic pronoun placement
The direct‑object pronoun *lo* is attached to the infinitive *aggiustare* (forming *aggiustarlo*) because the verb is preceded by a modal.
Question intonation
In spoken Italian the sentence rises in pitch at the end; written Italian adds a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
Il mio computer non si accende più.
My computer won't turn on anymore.
Puoi aggiustarlo?
Can you fix it?
✕Common Mistakes
Può aggiustarlo?
‘Può’ is third‑person singular; use ‘puoi’ when speaking to *tu*.
Puoi aggiustare?
The object pronoun *lo* is required; otherwise the sentence is incomplete.
Puoi aggiustarlo!
A question mark is needed; an exclamation changes the meaning to a command.
↔Alternatives
Riesci a sistemarlo?
Can you manage to fix it?
Puoi sistemarlo?
Can you fix it?
Puoi ripararlo?
Can you repair it?
Cultural Tip
In Italian, *puoi* is perfectly polite among peers, but if you want to sound extra courteous you can use the conditional *potresti* (Could you…) or the formal *può* when speaking to strangers, elders, or in a professional context. Also, Italians often add a friendly smile or a light “per favore” after the question to soften the request.