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Italian Phrase

Quando ci arriva il rapporto?

/ˈkwando tʃi arˈriːva il rapˈpɔrto/
Meaning"When will the report arrive (to us)?"
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Meaning

Literally “When does the report arrive to us?” It is used to ask for the expected delivery time of a document, usually in a professional or academic setting.

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When to use

Use this sentence in meetings, email follow‑ups, or phone calls when you need to know the deadline for a report that someone else is preparing. It works both in formal and semi‑formal contexts, but keep the tone polite.

✦Grammar Breakdown

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1

Quando

Interrogative adverb meaning “when”. It introduces a time‑related question.

2

ci

Clitic pronoun that can mean “to us” or “us”. Here it works as an indirect object attached to the verb.

3

arriva

Third‑person singular present of the verb *arrivare* (to arrive).

4

il

Definite article “the”, masculine singular, agreeing with *rapporto*.

5

rapporto

Masculine noun meaning “report”, “account” or “relationship” depending on context.

🗨In Conversation

A

Quando ci arriva il rapporto?

When will the report get to us?

Dovrebbe arrivare entro venerdì mattina.

It should arrive by Friday morning.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Quando arriva a noi il rapporto?

    The clitic *ci* already conveys “to us”; adding *a noi* is redundant and sounds unnatural.

  • Quando ci arriva il rapporti?

    The noun *rapporto* is singular; the plural *rapporti* changes the meaning to “relationships”.

  • Quando ci arriva il report?

    Mixing English *report* with Italian grammar is common among learners; stick to the Italian noun *rapporto*.

↔Alternatives

  • Quando riceveremo il rapporto?

    When will we receive the report?

  • Entro quando ci arriva il rapporto?

    By when will the report get to us?

  • A che ora ci sarà consegnato il rapporto?

    At what time will the report be delivered to us?

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Cultural Tip

In Italian business culture, it’s common to ask about deadlines politely but directly. Adding a “per favore” or “grazie” after the question softens the request: *Quando ci arriva il rapporto, per favore?* Also, note that Italians often prefer the verb *ricevere* for “receive” in formal written communication, while *arrivare* sounds a bit more conversational.