Italian Phrase
Cancella il mio appuntamento, per favore.
Meaning
This sentence means ‘Please cancel my appointment.’ It is a direct, polite request that uses the informal imperative and the courtesy phrase ‘per favore.’ The structure can be softened with a conditional or a more formal imperative when needed.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to cancel a scheduled meeting, doctor’s visit, haircut, or any appointment, typically speaking to a receptionist, service desk, or the person you booked with. It works well in phone calls, in‑person conversations, or written messages.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cancellailmioappuntamento,perfavore.
Imperative (2nd sing. informal)
‘Cancella’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb ‘cancellare’, used when speaking to someone you address with ‘tu’.
Definite article + possessive
In Italian the possessive adjective follows the definite article (il mio, la tua, i vostri).
Polite phrase ‘per favore’
‘Per favore’ is added after a request to make it courteous; it works like ‘please’ in English.
Formal alternative
When speaking to a stranger or in a formal setting, use the formal imperative ‘cancelli’ (Lei) or a conditional request ‘potrei cancellare…’.
🗨In Conversation
Buongiorno, vorrei cancellare il mio appuntamento, per favore.
Good morning, I would like to cancel my appointment, please.
Certamente, a che ora era previsto?
Certainly, what time was it scheduled for?
✕Common Mistakes
Cancelli il mio appuntamento, per favore.
‘Cancelli’ is the formal imperative (Lei). Use it only in formal contexts; with friends or peers you should use ‘cancella’.
Cancella mio appuntamento, per favore.
The possessive must be preceded by the definite article; saying ‘mio appuntamento’ without ‘il’ is ungrammatical.
Cancella il mio appuntamento, per piacere.
‘Per piacere’ is a regional variant and can sound old‑fashioned; ‘per favore’ is the standard polite form.
↔Alternatives
Annulla il mio appuntamento, per favore.
Cancel my appointment, please.
Potrei cancellare il mio appuntamento, per favore?
Could I cancel my appointment, please?
Vorrei annullare il mio appuntamento, per favore.
I would like to cancel my appointment, please.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, adding ‘per favore’ after a request is considered essential for politeness, especially with service staff. If you’re speaking to someone you don’t know well or in a formal environment, switch to the formal imperative ‘cancelli’ or use a conditional form like ‘potrei cancellare…’. Also, many Italian offices expect a 24‑hour notice for cancellations, so be prepared to explain the reason if asked.