Italian Phrase
Questa scatola regge?
Meaning
Literally, 'Does this box hold?' It is used to ask whether the box is strong enough to support a certain weight or to keep something inside without breaking.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are about to place something heavy in a box, when you are checking the durability of packaging, or when you want to confirm that a container can bear a load.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Questascatolaregge?
Questa (demonstrative adjective)
Matches the gender (feminine) and number (singular) of the noun it modifies; means 'this'.
scatola (noun)
A feminine singular noun meaning 'box' or 'container'.
regge (verb – reggere)
Third‑person singular present of 'reggere' (to hold, to support). In a yes/no question the verb stays in the same form; intonation or a question mark signals the interrogative.
Question formation
Italian often forms yes/no questions by simply raising intonation or adding a question mark; no inversion is needed.
🗨In Conversation
Questa scatola regge?
Does this box hold?
Sì, può reggere fino a cinque chili.
Yes, it can hold up to five kilograms.
✕Common Mistakes
Questa scatola reggi?
Use 'regge' (third‑person singular) because the subject is 'questa scatola' (third person), not 'tu'.
Questo scatola regge?
The noun 'scatola' is feminine, so the demonstrative must be 'questa', not the masculine 'questo'.
Questa scatola reggere?
In a yes/no question you keep the verb conjugated; infinitive 'reggere' is incorrect here.
↔Alternatives
Questa scatola è resistente?
Is this box sturdy?
Questa scatola può reggere?
Can this box support (it)?
Quanta roba può contenere questa scatola?
How much can this box contain?
Cultural Tip
In Italian everyday conversation, 'reggere' is the go‑to verb for asking about weight‑bearing capacity. Italians often check the sturdiness of a box before loading it, especially in markets or when moving. Remember that the adjective 'resistente' can be used for a more general sense of durability, while 'reggere' focuses on the ability to hold weight.