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Italian Phrase

Dobbiamo finalizzare il design.

/dobˈbjaːmo finaˈlitt͡sare il deˈzɪɲ/
Meaning"We need to finalize the design."
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Meaning

The sentence means 'We need to finalize the design.' It conveys a collective responsibility to complete the design phase before moving on to the next step of a project, often used in meetings or project updates.

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When to use

Use this phrase in professional settings such as design studios, tech startups, or any project team when discussing the last steps before production. It is appropriate in both formal meetings and informal team chats.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Dobbiamofinalizzareildesign

1

Dobbiamo

First person plural present indicative of the modal verb 'dovere', expressing obligation or necessity for 'we'.

2

finalizzare

Infinitive verb meaning 'to finalize', a loan verb from English, commonly used in technical and business contexts.

3

il design

Masculine singular noun borrowed from English; the definite article 'il' is required.

🗨In Conversation

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Il prototipo è pronto, ma manca ancora il layout finale.

The prototype is ready, but the final layout is still missing.

Allora dobbiamo finalizzare il design prima di passare alla produzione.

Then we need to finalize the design before moving to production.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Devo finalizzare il design.

    Use 'dobbiamo' for a collective obligation; 'devo' refers only to yourself.

  • Dobbiamo finalizzare design.

    The noun 'design' requires the definite article 'il'.

  • Dobbiamo finalizzare il disegno.

    'Disegno' means 'drawing' and changes the meaning; keep 'design' for the graphic/UI concept.

↔Alternatives

  • Dobbiamo completare il design.

    We need to complete the design.

  • È necessario chiudere il design.

    It is necessary to close the design.

  • Dobbiamo chiudere il design.

    We have to close the design.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian business language, 'finalizzare' is a modern, tech‑savvy verb borrowed from English and is perfectly acceptable in formal contexts. However, more traditional speakers might prefer 'completare' or 'chiudere' when referring to a design project. Always match the register to your audience: use 'finalizzare' with younger, tech‑oriented teams, and 'completare' in more conservative environments.