Italian Phrase
Quali informazioni devo avere pronte?
Meaning
The speaker is asking what pieces of information they should have prepared in advance. It is often used before meetings, interviews, exams, or any situation where specific data is required.
When to use
Use this question when you need to clarify which documents, facts, or data you must bring to a professional or academic appointment, such as a job interview, a client presentation, or a university registration.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualiinformazionidevoaverepronte?
Quali (interrogative adjective)
Used to ask about plural items; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
informazioni (feminine plural noun)
A common noun meaning 'information'; always plural in Italian.
devo (modal verb)
First‑person singular present of dovere, expressing obligation or necessity.
avere + infinitive
After a modal verb, the main verb stays in the infinitive form.
pronte (adjective agreement)
Past participle used as an adjective; must match the gender (feminine) and number (plural) of 'informazioni'.
🗨In Conversation
Quali informazioni devo avere pronte per l'intervista?
What information do I need to have ready for the interview?
Porta il tuo CV, le referenze e una lista dei progetti recenti.
Bring your CV, the references, and a list of recent projects.
✕Common Mistakes
Quali informazioni devo avere pronto?
The adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun 'informazioni'.
Quali informazioni devo avere pronti?
Using the masculine plural form does not match the gender of 'informazioni'.
Quali informazioni devo avere avrei?
After a modal verb you keep the infinitive; 'avrei' is a conjugated form and is incorrect here.
↔Alternatives
Che informazioni devo preparare?
What information should I prepare?
Di quali informazioni ho bisogno?
Which information do I need?
Quali dati devo avere a disposizione?
What data must I have at hand?
Cultural Tip
In Italian professional settings, showing that you have all the relevant information ready is seen as a sign of competence and respect. Using the adjective 'pronte' emphasizes that the information is not only gathered but also organized and immediately usable.