Italian Phrase
A volte ti rimborsano tutto.
Meaning
Literally, 'Sometimes they refund you everything.' It is used when a company or institution returns the full amount of money you paid, often after a complaint or a policy exception.
When to use
Use this sentence when discussing refunds with customer service, describing a positive experience after a purchase, or explaining a policy that occasionally offers full reimbursement.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Avoltetirimborsanotutto
A volte
An adverbial phrase meaning 'sometimes'. It modifies the whole clause and is placed at the beginning for emphasis.
ti (indirect object pronoun)
Second‑person singular indirect object pronoun, indicating that the action is directed toward 'you'.
rimborsare (verb)
Third‑person plural present indicative of 'rimborsare' – to refund or reimburse.
tutto (pronoun)
Indefinite pronoun meaning 'everything' or 'the whole amount'. It follows the verb directly.
🗨In Conversation
Ho chiesto un rimborso per il prodotto difettoso.
I asked for a refund for the defective product.
A volte ti rimborsano tutto, dipende dalla politica del negozio.
Sometimes they refund you everything, it depends on the store's policy.
✕Common Mistakes
A volte vi rimborsano tutto.
Use 'ti' for singular 'you'; 'vi' is plural or formal.
A volte ti rimborsano tutti.
'Tutti' means 'all people', not 'everything'.
A volte rimborsano tutto a te.
The indirect object pronoun should precede the verb, not follow it.
↔Alternatives
A volte ti restituiscono l'intero importo.
Sometimes they return the full amount to you.
Talvolta ti restituiscono tutto.
Occasionally they give you everything back.
In certe occasioni ti rimborsano tutto.
On certain occasions they refund you everything.
Cultural Tip
In Italy consumer rights are protected by the 'Codice del Consumo'. Many retailers offer a full refund (rimborso totale) within 14 days of purchase, but the exact conditions can vary. Using the polite form 'mi scusi' before asking for a refund can improve the interaction, especially in formal settings.