Italian Phrase
Tutto a posto.
Meaning
This idiomatic expression literally translates to 'everything in its place.' It is used to communicate that a situation is under control, a task is completed, or that one is feeling well.
When to use
Use this as a standard response to 'Come va?' or when confirming that a plan or physical arrangement is finalized. It is appropriate in both casual and professional settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuttoaposto
Tutto
A pronoun meaning 'everything' or 'all' that starts the sentence.
A posto
A fixed prepositional phrase meaning 'in place' which functions as a predicate adjective.
🗨In Conversation
Ciao, come va il nuovo lavoro?
Hi, how is the new job going?
Tutto a posto, grazie!
Everything is fine, thanks!
✕Common Mistakes
Tutto in posto.
In Italian, the preposition 'a' is used with 'posto' to create this specific idiom.
Tutto è a posto.
While grammatically correct, native speakers almost always omit the verb 'essere' in this common phrase.
↔Alternatives
Va tutto bene.
Everything is going well.
Tutto liscio.
Everything is going smoothly.
Cultural Tip
This is one of the most common phrases in Italy. It reflects a cultural preference for order and resolution, and is often accompanied by a thumb-up or a small nod of the head.