Italian Phrase
Passiamo al punto successivo?
Meaning
Literally, 'Shall we move to the next point?' It is a polite way to suggest progressing to the following item on an agenda, a presentation slide, or a discussion topic.
When to use
Use this phrase in meetings, classroom discussions, or any structured conversation where you are guiding the flow of topics. It works both in formal business settings and in more casual group discussions, as long as the tone remains respectful.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Passiamoalpuntosuccessivo?
Passiamo (present indicative, 1st person plural)
The verb 'passare' in the present indicative, 1st person plural, means 'we pass' or 'shall we move'. It is often used as a polite suggestion in questions.
al = a + il
The preposition 'a' (to) contracts with the masculine singular article 'il' to form 'al', meaning 'to the'.
punto (masculine noun)
Means 'point' or 'item' in a list, agenda, or discussion.
successivo (adjective)
An adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it is masculine singular to match 'punto'.
Question intonation
Even though the sentence ends with a question mark, the verb is in indicative; the interrogative tone is conveyed by intonation or the question mark.
🗨In Conversation
Abbiamo finito di parlare del budget. Passiamo al punto successivo?
We've finished talking about the budget. Shall we move on to the next point?
Sì, passiamo al prossimo punto: la strategia di marketing.
Yes, let's move on to the next point: the marketing strategy.
✕Common Mistakes
Passiamo al punto successivi?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with 'punto' (singular masculine), so it should be 'successivo', not 'successivi'.
Passiamo al prossimo punto?
While not wrong, 'prossimo' is less precise than 'successivo' in formal agendas; learners often mix the two.
Passiamo al punto successivo.
Without the question mark or rising intonation, it sounds like a statement rather than a polite suggestion.
↔Alternatives
Andiamo al punto successivo?
Shall we go to the next point?
Procediamo al punto successivo?
Shall we proceed to the next point?
Passiamo al prossimo punto?
Shall we move to the next point?
Cultural Tip
In Italian business culture, showing respect for the agenda and the speaker is important. Using 'Passiamo al punto successivo?' signals that you are attentive and ready to keep the meeting on track. In very formal settings you might add 'Se vi è possibile' (if possible) or use the more formal 'Procediamo al punto successivo?'. In informal groups, 'Andiamo al prossimo punto?' is equally acceptable.