Italian Phrase
Stiamo facendo buoni progressi.
Meaning
The sentence means 'We are making good progress.' It emphasizes that a group (we) is currently advancing positively in a task or project. The use of the present progressive conveys that the improvement is ongoing, not a one‑off achievement.
When to use
Use this phrase when reporting on the status of a collaborative effort, such as a work project, language learning journey, or sports training. It’s also suitable in informal conversations to highlight steady improvement over time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Stiamofacendobuoniprogressi
Stiamo (stare + gerund)
The present progressive in Italian is formed with the verb 'stare' conjugated in the present tense + the gerund of the main verb.
Facendo (gerund of fare)
The gerund of 'fare' is 'facendo', used here to indicate an ongoing action.
Buoni (adjective agreement)
Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify; 'buoni' matches the masculine plural 'progressi'.
Progressi (plural noun)
The noun 'progresso' becomes 'progressi' in the plural, meaning 'progress' or 'advancements'.
🗨In Conversation
Come va il nuovo progetto?
How's the new project going?
Stiamo facendo buoni progressi, quindi dovremmo finire entro la scadenza.
We are making good progress, so we should finish by the deadline.
✕Common Mistakes
Stiamo fare buoni progressi.
The verb 'stare' must be followed by a gerund, not the infinitive.
Stiamo facendo buono progressi.
Adjectives must agree in number and gender with the noun.
↔Alternatives
Stiamo avanzando bene.
We are moving forward well.
Stiamo progredendo notevolmente.
We are progressing considerably.
Facciamo buoni progressi.
We are making good progress.
Cultural Tip
In Italian professional settings, highlighting progress is often done with modesty. Phrases like 'Stiamo facendo buoni progressi' show confidence without sounding boastful. In the north, you might hear more direct statements, while in the south speakers may add qualifiers such as 'per ora' (for now) to soften the claim.