Italian Phrase
Come lo mando più veloce?
Meaning
Literally ‘How do I send it faster?’, this question asks for the quickest way to transmit or deliver something that has already been identified.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need advice on the fastest method to send a document, an email, a package, or any other item. It works in both informal conversations with friends and in semi‑formal contexts such as a workplace email to a colleague.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comelomandopiùveloce?
Come (question adverb)
Introduces a question asking 'how'. It is placed at the beginning of the sentence.
lo (direct object pronoun)
Refers to a masculine singular object that has already been mentioned (e.g., a document, a file).
mando (present indicative of mandare)
First‑person singular present of the verb ‘mandare’ (to send).
più veloce (comparative adjective used adverbially)
Literally ‘more fast’; in everyday Italian it works as an adverb meaning ‘faster’. The adverbial form ‘più rapidamente’ is also correct.
🗨In Conversation
Come lo mando più veloce?
How do I send it faster?
Puoi usare il servizio espresso del postino o inviarlo via email con allegato zip.
You can use the post office’s express service or send it by email with a zip attachment.
✕Common Mistakes
Come lo mando più velocemente?
‘Velocemente’ is an adverb; using it after ‘più’ creates a double comparative (too many comparatives). The correct form is either ‘più veloce’ or ‘più rapidamente’.
Come mando lo più veloce?
The object pronoun must stay before the verb; moving it after ‘mando’ changes the meaning.
Come lo mando più velocemente?
In very formal writing, replace ‘più veloce’ with ‘più rapidamente’ for a smoother style.
↔Alternatives
Qual è il modo più rapido per inviarlo?
What is the quickest way to send it?
Come posso spedirlo più velocemente?
How can I ship it more quickly?
C'è un modo più veloce per mandarlo?
Is there a faster way to send it?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, speed is often balanced with reliability. While ‘più veloce’ is perfectly understood, many Italians prefer the adverb ‘più rapidamente’ in formal or written contexts. Also, when speaking to a customer service agent, adding a polite phrase like ‘per favore’ can make the request sound more courteous.