Italian Phrase
Ti va bene adesso?
Meaning
Literally, “Does it go well for you now?” In everyday Italian it asks whether the current time or arrangement works for the listener – “Is it okay with you now?” or “Does this suit you at the moment?”
When to use
Use this informal question with friends, classmates, or colleagues you know well when you want to confirm a plan, a meeting time, or a change that just happened. It’s too casual for a formal business email or a conversation with a stranger you must address with ‘Lei’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tivabeneadesso?
Ti (indirect object pronoun)
‘Ti’ is the second‑person singular indirect object pronoun, meaning ‘to you’ or ‘for you’.
va (andare, 3rd person singular)
‘Va’ is the present‑tense form of ‘andare’ used impersonally to mean ‘it goes/works’.
bene (adverb)
‘Bene’ functions as an adverb meaning ‘well’ or ‘okay’ in this construction.
adesso (temporal adverb)
‘Adesso’ means ‘now’; it places the request in the present moment.
🗨In Conversation
Ti va bene adesso?
Is it okay with you now?
Sì, perfetto! Ci vediamo alle tre.
Yes, perfect! See you at three.
✕Common Mistakes
Ti è bene adesso?
‘Essere’ is not used for this idiom; the correct verb is ‘andare’ (va).
Ti va bene ora?
‘Ora’ is acceptable but less idiomatic than ‘adesso’ in this specific phrase.
Ti va bene adesso!
The question mark is essential; without it the sentence becomes a statement.
↔Alternatives
Ti va adesso?
Does it work for you now?
Va bene per te adesso?
Is it fine for you now?
È comodo per te adesso?
Is it convenient for you now?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, checking someone’s availability with ‘Ti va bene…?’ is a sign of politeness and respect for the other person’s schedule. Keep the tone light and friendly; adding a smile or a brief “Grazie!” after the answer reinforces the courteous vibe. In the north, people may prefer the shorter ‘Ti va adesso?’ while in the south the full ‘Ti va bene adesso?’ sounds more natural.