Italian Phrase
Contattaci per riprogrammare.
Meaning
The sentence politely asks the listener to get in touch in order to arrange a new time or to change a previously set schedule. It is often used in customer‑service contexts when an appointment needs to be moved.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to invite a client, colleague, or friend to reach out so you can set a new date or time for a meeting, service, or event. It works well in emails, phone scripts, or website contact forms.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Contattaciperriprogrammare
Imperative with pronoun
‘Contattaci’ is the imperative form of ‘contattare’ with the enclitic pronoun ‘ci’ (us), meaning ‘contact us’.
Preposition ‘per’ + infinitive
‘per’ followed by an infinitive expresses purpose: ‘to’ or ‘in order to’.
Infinitive ‘riprogrammare’
‘riprogrammare’ means ‘to reschedule’ or ‘to reprogram’; it is a regular -are verb.
🗨In Conversation
Il nostro appuntamento di lunedì è stato cancellato.
Our Monday appointment was cancelled.
Contattaci per riprogrammare.
Contact us to reschedule.
✕Common Mistakes
Contattate per riprogrammare.
‘Contattate’ is the plural imperative for ‘you all’; the correct form when speaking to a single client or a group informally is ‘Contattaci’ (contact us).
Contattaci per riprogramare.
The verb is ‘riprogrammare’, not ‘riprogramare’; the double ‘m’ is required.
Contattaci per a riprogrammare.
Italian does not use ‘a’ after ‘per’; the preposition alone introduces the infinitive.
↔Alternatives
Scrivici per fissare una nuova data.
Write to us to set a new date.
Chiama il nostro ufficio per cambiare l’orario.
Call our office to change the time.
Manda un’email per organizzare un nuovo incontro.
Send an email to arrange a new meeting.
Cultural Tip
In Italian business communication, using the polite imperative with an enclitic pronoun (e.g., ‘contattaci’) is friendly yet professional. Pair it with a courteous closing like ‘Grazie per la collaborazione’ to maintain a respectful tone.