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Italian Phrase

Aspetto i tuoi consigli.

/asˈpɛt.to i ˈtwɔi konˈsiʎ.ʎi/
Meaning"I’m waiting for your advice."
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Meaning

Literally ‘I wait for your advice.’ It is used to tell someone that you are looking forward to hearing their suggestions or recommendations, often after you have asked for help or a second opinion.

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When to use

Use this sentence after you have asked someone for guidance, whether in a casual chat, a work‑related email, or a study group. It works well in both spoken and written Italian, though in very formal contexts you might prefer ‘Attendo i tuoi consigli.’

✦Grammar Breakdown

Aspettoituoiconsigli

1

Aspetto (present of aspettare)

First‑person singular present of the verb ‘aspettare’ (to wait). It is a regular -are verb: aspetto, aspetti, aspetta…

2

i (definite article)

Plural masculine definite article used before a plural noun (consigli).

3

tuoi (possessive adjective)

Possessive adjective agreeing in gender and number with the noun it modifies; masculine plural to match ‘consigli’.

4

consigli (noun)

Masculine plural of ‘consiglio’, meaning ‘advice’ or ‘suggestion’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Hai già pensato a come risolvere il problema?

Have you already thought about how to solve the problem?

No, aspetto i tuoi consigli.

No, I’m waiting for your advice.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Aspetto il tuo consigli.

    Article and possessive must agree in gender and number with ‘consigli’ (plural masculine).

  • Aspetto i tuo consigli.

    Possessive adjective must be plural ‘tuoi’ to match the plural noun.

  • Aspetti i tuoi consigli.

    ‘Aspetti’ is second‑person singular; the subject is ‘I’, so it should be ‘aspetto’.

↔Alternatives

  • Attendo i tuoi consigli.

    I await your advice.

  • Mi farebbe piacere sentire i tuoi consigli.

    I would like to hear your advice.

  • Sono curioso dei tuoi consigli.

    I’m curious about your advice.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian, ‘aspettare’ can be used for both literal waiting (e.g., waiting for a bus) and figurative waiting (e.g., waiting for advice). For a more formal tone, especially in business emails, replace ‘aspetto’ with ‘attendo’. Also, Italians often use the plural ‘consigli’ even when they expect a single piece of advice, as it sounds more natural.