Italian Phrase
Tieni pronto il tuo libretto delle vaccinazioni.
Meaning
‘Keep your vaccination booklet ready.’ It is a direct instruction, often used when someone needs to have their immunisation record on hand for a medical appointment, travel, or school enrollment.
When to use
Use this sentence to remind a friend, family member, or patient to have their *libretto delle vaccinazioni* prepared before a doctor’s visit, before boarding a plane, or when filling out school paperwork.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tieniprontoiltuolibrettodellevaccinazioni.
Tieni (imperative)
‘Tieni’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb *tenere* (to keep, to hold).
pronto (adjective)
Used as a predicate adjective; it does not change gender or number when placed after the verb.
il tuo (possessive)
The masculine singular possessive adjective *tuo* agrees with *libretto*.
libretto (noun)
A diminutive noun meaning ‘small booklet’; in this context it refers to the vaccination record.
delle (di + le)
The preposition *di* + definite article *le* contracts to *delle*, meaning ‘of the’ for a plural feminine noun.
vaccinazioni (plural noun)
Plural of *vaccinazione*; the phrase refers to all the vaccinations recorded in the booklet.
🗨In Conversation
Hai già il libretto delle vaccinazioni?
Do you already have the vaccination booklet?
Sì, lo tengo pronto, così non devo cercarlo all'ultimo minuto.
Yes, I keep it ready, so I don’t have to look for it at the last minute.
✕Common Mistakes
Tieniti pronto il tuo libretto delle vaccinazioni.
The verb is not reflexive here; the correct imperative is *Tieni*.
Il tuo libretto di vaccinazioni.
When referring to the booklet, the correct preposition + article is *delle* (di + le).
↔Alternatives
Porta con te il libretto delle vaccinazioni.
Bring your vaccination booklet with you.
Assicurati di avere il libretto delle vaccinazioni a portata di mano.
Make sure you have the vaccination booklet within reach.
Cultural Tip
In Italy the *libretto delle vaccinazioni* is a small paper booklet given at birth. It records every vaccine administered throughout life and is often required for school enrollment, certain jobs, and international travel. Italians keep it updated and readily available; losing it can delay paperwork or travel plans.