Italian Phrase
Perfetto, allora ci sentiamo.
Meaning
Literally “Perfect, then we’ll hear each other,” the phrase is used to confirm a plan and indicate that the speakers will contact each other later, usually by phone or message.
When to use
Say it at the end of a conversation when you’ve just agreed on a time, a task, or a next step. It’s informal and works well among friends, classmates, or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Perfetto,alloracisentiamo.
Perfetto (interjection)
Used as an interjection meaning “perfect” or “great”, expressing agreement or satisfaction.
allora (adverb)
Means “then”, “so”, or “in that case”, linking the previous statement to the next action.
ci (reflexive pronoun)
First‑person plural reflexive pronoun that, together with sentire, forms the idiom ci sentiamo = “we’ll be in touch / we’ll talk”.
sentiamo (verb)
Present indicative, first‑person plural of sentire (“to hear, to feel”). In the reflexive construction ci sentiamo it means “we’ll talk / we’ll get in touch”.
🗨In Conversation
Ci vediamo domani alle 10?
Shall we meet tomorrow at 10?
Perfetto, allora ci sentiamo.
Perfect, then we’ll talk.
✕Common Mistakes
Perfetto, allora sentiamo.
Without the reflexive pronoun ci the verb means “we hear” rather than “we’ll be in touch”.
Perfetta, allora ci sentiamo.
Perfetto is invariable as an interjection; using the feminine form changes the meaning.
Perfetto, ci sentiamo.
Dropping allora is possible, but it removes the natural linking cue that many native speakers use.
↔Alternatives
Va bene, ci sentiamo più tardi.
Alright, we’ll talk later.
D’accordo, ci sentiamo domani.
Agreed, we’ll talk tomorrow.
Perfetto, ti scrivo più tardi.
Great, I’ll write you later.
Cultural Tip
The idiom ci sentiamo is informal; in a business or very formal setting you might prefer ci contatteremo or ci sentiremo. Also, Italians love the quick affirmation Perfetto! — it conveys enthusiasm and a friendly tone.