Italian Phrase
È una chiamata veloce per cominciare.
Meaning
Literally, 'It is a quick call to start.' The sentence is used to propose a short phone conversation that will get a project, meeting, or task underway.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to suggest a brief introductory call—whether in a business setting, with a new client, or even with a friend—to kick‑off a discussion or plan.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èunachiamatavelocepercominciare
È (è)
Third‑person singular of the verb 'essere' used for statements of identity or description.
una (indefinite article)
Feminine singular indefinite article, agrees with the noun 'chiamata'.
chiamata (noun)
Feminine noun meaning 'call' (telephone or summons).
veloce (adjective)
Adjective meaning 'quick' or 'fast', placed after the noun it modifies.
per + infinitive
Prepositional phrase indicating purpose; here 'per cominciare' = 'to start'.
cominciare vs. iniziare
Both mean 'to begin', but 'cominciare' is slightly more informal and common in spoken Italian.
🗨In Conversation
Possiamo fare una chiamata veloce per cominciare?
Can we have a quick call to get started?
Certo, ti chiamo tra cinque minuti.
Sure, I’ll call you in five minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
È una chiamata velocemente per cominciare.
Learners sometimes use the adverb 'velocemente' here, but the adjective 'veloce' correctly modifies the noun 'chiamata'.
È una chiamata veloce per iniziare a.
While 'cominciare' is fine, beginners often replace it with the infinitive 'iniziare' in the wrong position, e.g., 'per iniziare' is okay, but 'per iniziare a' needs a complement.
È una chiamata veloce per cominciare?
Adding a question mark changes the meaning to a question; the original sentence is a statement/proposal, not a query.
↔Alternatives
Facciamo una breve chiamata per iniziare.
Let's have a short call to begin.
Una rapida telefonata per partire.
A rapid phone call to get going.
Una chiamata veloce per avviare il progetto.
A quick call to launch the project.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, brief phone calls are a common way to confirm details before a meeting. Using 'veloce' signals that you respect the other person's time while still wanting to move forward efficiently. Keep the tone friendly but professional, especially in business contexts.