Italian Phrase
Alle 19, per favore.
Meaning
Literally, ‘At 19, please.’ In everyday Italian it means ‘At 7 p.m., please.’ The speaker is politely specifying a time, often for a reservation, appointment, or meeting.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone the exact hour you’d like something to happen—e.g., booking a table at a restaurant, setting a meeting time, or asking for a service to start at 7 p.m.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Alle19,perfavore.
Alle (a + le)
‘Alle’ is the contraction of the preposition ‘a’ (at) and the definite article ‘le’, used before feminine plural nouns like ‘ore’ (hours) which is implied in time expressions.
Number as Time
When telling time, the hour is expressed as a cardinal number; ‘19’ is read as ‘diciannove’ (nineteen).
Per favore
A polite phrase meaning ‘please’; it can be placed before or after the request.
🗨In Conversation
A che ora desidera il tavolo?
What time would you like the table?
Alle 19, per favore.
At 7 p.m., please.
✕Common Mistakes
a le 19, per favore.
The preposition and article must be contracted to ‘alle’; writing them separately is incorrect.
Alle 19 per favore!
Exclamation marks can sound too demanding; a comma or period keeps the tone polite.
Alle 19, per favore?
A question mark changes the meaning to a request for confirmation; use a period unless you truly are asking a question.
↔Alternatives
Alle 19:00, per favore.
At 7 p.m., please.
Alle sette, per favore.
At seven, please.
Alle 19, grazie.
At 7 p.m., thank you.
Cultural Tip
In formal or written Italian, the 24‑hour clock is preferred, so ‘Alle 19’ is perfectly natural. In casual conversation many Italians will say ‘Alle sette di sera’ (at seven in the evening). Always add ‘per favore’ or ‘grazie’ to keep the request polite, especially with service staff.