Italian Phrase
Scrivi in stampatello, così si legge meglio.
Meaning
The speaker is asking the listener to write using block (non‑cursive) letters because the text will be easier to read that way. It’s a polite, practical suggestion often used when clarity is important.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want someone to switch from cursive or mixed‑case writing to clear, uppercase lettering—e.g., filling out forms, taking notes for a group, or labeling items.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Scriviinstampatello,cosìsileggemeglio.
Scrivi (imperative)
Second‑person singular imperative of *scrivere*; used to give a direct command or request.
in (preposition)
Introduces the manner or the medium in which something is done.
stampatello (noun)
Literally ‘block letters’; refers to writing in uppercase or clear, non‑cursive script.
così (adverb)
Means ‘so, like that’; links the first clause with the result expressed in the second clause.
si legge (passive reflexive)
Third‑person singular of *leggere* with the reflexive pronoun *si*, forming an impersonal passive: ‘it is read’.
meglio (comparative adverb)
Comparative of *bene*; here it modifies the verb phrase to mean ‘better’ or ‘more clearly’.
🗨In Conversation
Scrivi in stampatello, così si legge meglio.
Write in block letters, that way it's easier to read.
Certo, lo farò subito!
Sure, I'll do it right away!
✕Common Mistakes
Scrivi in stampato, così si legge meglio.
The correct noun is *stampatello* (block letters), not *stampato* (printed).
Scrivi in stampatello, così legge meglio.
When expressing a passive result you need the reflexive pronoun *si*; *legge meglio* would mean ‘he/she reads better’.
Scrivi in stampatello, così è leggibile meglio.
The comparative adverb *meglio* follows the verb; placing it after *leggibile* is unidiomatic.
↔Alternatives
Scrivi in maiuscolo, così è più leggibile.
Write in uppercase, so it's more readable.
Usa il carattere stampato, così si capisce meglio.
Use printed characters, so it's understood better.
Metti le parole in stampatello, così si leggono più facilmente.
Put the words in block letters, so they are easier to read.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, *stampatello* specifically refers to the style of writing where letters are not joined, similar to ‘print’ in English. It’s different from *maiuscolo*, which only means ‘uppercase’. Italians often ask for *stampatello* on official documents or when the handwriting is hard to decipher, especially in schools and offices.