Italian Phrase
Mostra quanto sono disponibile.
Meaning
Literally, ‘Show how available I am.’ It is used to ask someone to demonstrate the speaker’s willingness or readiness to help, often in a professional or collaborative context.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to prove your commitment or readiness, for example in a meeting, a team‑project discussion, or when negotiating responsibilities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mostraquantosonodisponibile
Mostra (imperative)
‘Mostra’ is the 3rd‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘mostrare’ (to show), used to give a direct command.
quanto (adverb)
‘quanto’ means ‘how much’ or ‘how many’; here it modifies the adjective ‘disponibile’ to ask for a degree.
sono (present of essere)
‘sono’ is the 1st‑person singular present of ‘essere’ (to be).
disponibile (adjective)
‘disponibile’ means ‘available, willing, ready’. It agrees in gender and number with the subject.
🗨In Conversation
Mostra quanto sono disponibile.
Show how available I am.
Certo, dimmi quali compiti vuoi prendere.
Sure, tell me which tasks you’d like to take on.
✕Common Mistakes
Mostri quanto sono disponibile.
‘mostri’ is the 2nd‑person singular imperative; the correct form for a neutral command is ‘mostra’.
Mostra quanto sono disponibili.
Do not use the masculine plural ‘disponibili’ unless the subject is plural.
Sono quanto disponibile.
‘quanto’ must stay before the verb ‘sono’; swapping order changes meaning.
↔Alternatives
Dimostra quanto sono pronto ad aiutare.
Demonstrate how ready I am to help.
Fai vedere quanto sono disponibile.
Let them see how available I am.
Cultural Tip
In Italian the imperative can sound quite direct. In formal settings it’s common to soften it with ‘per favore’ or to use a more polite construction like ‘Mi potrebbe mostrare…’. Also, Italians often pair ‘disponibile’ with a specific activity (e.g., ‘disponibile per il progetto’) to avoid ambiguity.