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Italian Phrase

E i prossimi passi?

/e i ˈpros.si.mi ˈpas.si/
Meaning"And the next steps?"
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Meaning

Literally, 'And the next steps?' It is a short, direct way to ask what actions should follow a discussion, meeting, or project phase. The phrase conveys a forward‑looking, proactive attitude.

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When to use

Use it at the end of a meeting, after a brainstorming session, or whenever you need clarification on what should happen next. It works both in formal business settings and in casual conversations about personal plans.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Eiprossimipassi?

1

E (conjunction)

The conjunction 'e' means 'and' and links ideas or items together.

2

i (definite article)

The plural masculine definite article 'i' is used before plural nouns that start with a consonant.

3

prossimi (adjective)

The adjective 'prossimo' means 'next' and must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it is masculine plural.

4

passi (noun)

The noun 'passo' (step) in its plural form 'passi' refers to a stage or action in a process.

🗨In Conversation

A

E i prossimi passi?

And the next steps?

Dobbiamo definire il budget, poi avviare la campagna sui social e infine monitorare i risultati.

We need to define the budget, then launch the social‑media campaign, and finally monitor the results.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • E i prossimi passo?

    The noun must agree in number with the article and adjective; use the plural 'passi' when you refer to multiple steps.

  • E il prossimi passi?

    Use the plural article 'i' before a plural noun; 'il' is singular.

  • E' i prossimi passi?

    Do not add an apostrophe; 'e' is a conjunction, not the verb 'essere'.

↔Alternatives

  • Quali sono i prossimi passi?

    What are the next steps?

  • Cosa facciamo dopo?

    What do we do next?

  • Qual è il prossimo passo?

    What is the next step?

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Cultural Tip

In Italian business culture, asking for concrete next steps shows professionalism and a results‑oriented mindset. It’s common to follow up with a brief written summary (un verbale) that lists the agreed‑upon steps. In informal settings you can soften the question with 'Allora, quali sono i prossimi passi?' to sound more conversational.