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Italian Phrase

E adesso, cosa facciamo?

/e aˈdɛs.so ˈkɔ.za faˈtʃa.mo/
Meaning"And now, what do we do?"
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Meaning

Literally, 'And now, what do we do?' It is a quick way to ask the group what the next step should be after finishing something or when a plan is uncertain. The tone is usually informal and collaborative.

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When to use

Use this phrase in casual conversations with friends, classmates, or coworkers when you need to decide the next action. It works well after completing a task, during a break in a meeting, or when a situation suddenly changes and you need a new plan.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Eadessocosafacciamo

1

E (conjunction)

The coordinating conjunction 'e' means 'and' and links ideas; it is pronounced /e/.

2

adesso (adverb)

Adverb of time meaning 'now' or 'right now', placed after the conjunction for emphasis.

3

cosa (interrogative pronoun)

Used to ask 'what?' in neutral or informal contexts; can be replaced by 'che' in colloquial speech.

4

facciamo (verb)

First‑person plural present of 'fare' (to do/make). The ending -iamo marks 'we' in the present indicative.

🗨In Conversation

A

Abbiamo finito il progetto. E adesso, cosa facciamo?

We’ve finished the project. And now, what do we do?

Possiamo andare a prendere un caffè, oppure cominciamo il prossimo compito.

We could go get a coffee, or we could start the next task.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • E adesso, che facciate?

    While 'che facciamo' is common in spoken Italian, beginners often forget the verb agreement and say 'che facciate' which is second‑person plural.

  • E facciamo adesso, cosa?

    Placing the verb before the adverb changes the rhythm and can sound unnatural in this fixed expression.

  • E adesso cosa facciamo?

    Missing the comma can make the phrase feel rushed; the pause after 'adesso' signals the shift to the question.

↔Alternatives

  • Allora, che facciamo?

    So, what do we do?

  • E ora, cosa facciamo?

    And now, what do we do?

  • Che facciamo adesso?

    What do we do now?

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Cultural Tip

Italians love to use short transition phrases like 'E adesso' or 'Allora' to keep the conversation flowing. The phrase is informal; in a formal setting you might say 'E adesso, quale sarà il prossimo passo?' to sound more polished. Also, note that the comma after 'adesso' is optional in spoken Italian, but it helps learners see the pause.