Italian Phrase
Posso pagare ogni mese?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether it is possible to make a payment on a monthly basis. It can refer to a subscription, a loan, a utility bill, or any service that offers a recurring payment option.
When to use
Use this question when you are negotiating a contract, signing up for a service, or discussing payment plans with a vendor, landlord, or bank. It works both in informal conversation and in more formal settings, though you might add a polite formula (e.g., ‘Mi scusi, posso…’) in very formal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Possopagareognimese?
Posso (potere)
‘Posso’ is the first‑person singular present of the modal verb ‘potere’, used to ask permission or ability.
Infinitive after modal
After a modal verb (potere, volere, dovere) the main verb stays in the infinitive form.
ogni + singular noun
‘ogni’ is an invariant adjective meaning ‘every’; it always takes a singular noun (mese, giorno, anno).
mese (singular)
‘Mese’ means ‘month’; the plural is ‘mesi’, but with ‘ogni’ you keep the singular.
🗨In Conversation
Posso pagare ogni mese?
Can I pay every month?
Sì, può impostare un addebito automatico mensile.
Yes, you can set up a monthly automatic debit.
✕Common Mistakes
Può pagare ogni mese?
‘Può’ is third‑person singular; you need the first‑person ‘posso’ when speaking about yourself.
Posso pagare ogni mesi?
‘Ogni’ always pairs with a singular noun; the correct form is ‘ogni mese’.
Posso pagare ogni mese mensilmente?
In very formal written Italian you might prefer ‘pagare mensilmente’, but ‘ogni mese’ is not wrong—just avoid mixing the two forms in the same sentence.
↔Alternatives
Posso pagare mensilmente?
Can I pay monthly?
È possibile pagare ogni mese?
Is it possible to pay every month?
Posso fare pagamenti mensili?
Can I make monthly payments?
Cultural Tip
In Italy many services—utilities, internet, phone plans, and even some gym memberships—are billed monthly. When you ask ‘Posso pagare ogni mese?’, you’re using a neutral, polite tone. If you want to sound more formal, you can say ‘Mi sarebbe possibile pagare ogni mese?’ or add ‘per favore’ at the end. Remember that ‘ogni’ never takes a plural noun, so avoid ‘ogni mesi’. Also, Italians often prefer the word ‘mensilmente’ in written contracts, but in spoken language ‘ogni mese’ feels more natural.