Italian Phrase
Quando riapri?
Meaning
A direct question asking the listener when they will open again after being closed. It’s the informal way to ask a shop owner, friend, or colleague about the reopening time.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to know the reopening schedule of a business, a venue, or any place that has been temporarily closed. It works best in casual conversation; switch to the formal ‘riapre’ for polite contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandoriapri?
Quando (interrogative adverb)
‘Quando’ means ‘when’ and is used to ask about time. It does not change with gender or number.
riapri (2nd person singular, present)
‘riapri’ is the present indicative form of ‘riaprire’ (to reopen) for ‘tu’. It follows the regular -ire conjugation pattern.
Verb prefix ‘ri-’
The prefix ‘ri-’ adds the meaning of ‘again’ or ‘back’, turning ‘aprire’ (to open) into ‘riaprire’ (to reopen).
🗨In Conversation
Quando riapri?
When do you reopen?
Riapriamo domani alle dieci di mattina.
We’ll reopen tomorrow at ten in the morning.
✕Common Mistakes
quando apri?
‘Aprire’ means ‘to open’; for a place that was closed you need the verb ‘riaprire’ (to reopen).
quando riapriamo?
‘Riapriamo’ is first‑person plural (we reopen). Use ‘riapri’ for ‘you (singular)’ or ‘riaprite’ for ‘you (plural)’.
quando riapri?
If you’re speaking formally to a stranger, replace ‘riapri’ with ‘riapre’ (third‑person singular).
↔Alternatives
A che ora riapri?
At what time do you reopen?
Quando riaprite?
When do you (plural) reopen?
Quando riaprirà?
When will it reopen? (formal or third‑person)
Quando riapri di nuovo?
When will you reopen again?
Cultural Tip
In many Italian towns shops close for a mid‑day break (riposo) and then ‘riaprono’ in the afternoon. Asking ‘Quando riapri?’ is a friendly way to check the schedule. Remember to match the level of formality: use ‘riapri’ with friends or small‑business owners you know, and ‘riapre’ or ‘riapre’ with strangers or in formal settings.