Italian Phrase
L'audio va bene?
Meaning
Literally “Does the audio go well?”, this phrase is used to ask whether the sound quality or the functioning of an audio device is satisfactory. It can refer to a microphone, a speaker, a video‑call connection, or a recorded track.
When to use
Use it when you want to check the sound before starting a meeting, after a test recording, or when a friend asks you to listen to a clip. It works in both informal and semi‑formal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
L'audiovabene?
L' (elision)
The article "il" drops the vowel and becomes "l'" before a vowel sound, as in "l'audio".
andare – va
"va" is the third‑person singular present of the verb *andare* (to go) used idiomatically to mean “to be okay/working”.
bene (adverb)
"bene" is an adverb meaning “well” or “okay”. It does not change for gender or number.
Question mark
In written Italian the question mark is placed at the end of the whole sentence, not after each word.
🗨In Conversation
L'audio va bene?
Is the audio okay?
Sì, perfetto, si sente tutto chiaramente.
Yes, perfect, I can hear everything clearly.
✕Common Mistakes
L'audio è bene?
"Bene" is an adverb, so it cannot be used with the verb "essere". The correct idiom is "va bene".
L'audio è buono?
While understandable, "buono" is an adjective and sounds a bit odd for a technical check. Native speakers prefer "va bene" or "funziona".
↔Alternatives
L'audio è a posto?
Is the audio all right?
L'audio funziona?
Does the audio work?
Il suono è buono?
Is the sound good?
Cultural Tip
In Italy "va bene" is a very common, neutral way to ask if something is satisfactory. It is polite yet informal enough for everyday conversation, and it can be used with colleagues, friends, or teachers without sounding too casual. If you need a more formal tone, you could say "Il livello dell'audio è adeguato?" but this sounds overly technical in most situations.