Italian Phrase
Sì, abbiamo un deposito.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that they have a deposit. In a banking context it could refer to a sum of money placed in an account; in a rental context it usually means a security deposit for an apartment.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks whether you possess a deposit—e.g., a bank clerk asking if you have a term deposit, or a landlord inquiring about a security deposit for a rental.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìabbiamoundeposito.
Sì (affirmation)
Used to answer positively; note the accent on the 'ì' distinguishes it from 'si' (reflexive pronoun).
abbiamo (avere, 1st pl.)
Present indicative of 'avere' meaning 'we have'; conjugated as 'abbiamo' for 'noi'.
un (indefinite article)
Masculine singular indefinite article used before a masculine noun starting with a consonant.
deposito (noun)
Masculine noun meaning a deposit, either a bank term deposit or a security deposit.
🗨In Conversation
Hai un deposito per l'appartamento?
Do you have a deposit for the apartment?
Sì, abbiamo un deposito.
Yes, we have a deposit.
✕Common Mistakes
si, abbiamo un deposito.
Missing accent; 'si' means 'himself' or 'themselves', while 'Sì' means 'yes'.
Sì, abbiamo un depositi.
Plural form is wrong here; the sentence refers to a single deposit.
Sì, abbiamo una deposito.
The article must agree in gender; 'deposito' is masculine, so use 'un'.
↔Alternatives
Certo, abbiamo un deposito.
Sure, we have a deposit.
Sì, possediamo un deposito.
Yes, we possess a deposit.
Sì, c'è un deposito.
Yes, there is a deposit.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, a 'deposito' for a rental is called a 'cauzione' and is typically equal to two months' rent. In banking, a 'deposito a termine' is a fixed‑term savings product that earns interest. Knowing the context helps you choose the right word.