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Italian Phrase

Controlliamo prima il loro sito.

/kon.trolˈljaː.mo ˈpri.ma il ˈlo.ro ˈsi.to/
Meaning"Let’s check their website first."
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Meaning

‘Let’s check their website first.’ The sentence is a polite, inclusive suggestion that the speaker and the listener(s) should look at the other party’s site before moving on with any decision.

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When to use

Use this phrase in a business or collaborative setting when you want to propose a quick review of a partner’s online presence before discussing next steps. It works equally well in informal team chats and more formal meetings.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Controlliamoprimaillorosito.

1

Controlliamo

First‑person plural present of the verb *controllare* (to check). It includes the subject ‘we’ implicitly.

2

prima

Adverb meaning ‘first’ or ‘before’; placed before the direct object to stress the order of actions.

3

il

Definite article masculine singular, required before *sito*.

4

loro (possessive adjective)

Indicates ownership (their). In Italian it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

5

sito

Masculine singular noun meaning ‘website’ or ‘site’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Dobbiamo decidere se collaborare con loro.

We have to decide whether to collaborate with them.

Controlliamo prima il loro sito.

Let’s check their website first.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Controlliamo prima loro sito.

    The article *il* is required before the possessive adjective.

  • Prima di controlliamo il loro sito.

    The adverb *prima* should precede the verb phrase, not be followed by *di* in this construction.

  • Controlliamo prima il sito loro.

    Possessive adjectives normally come before the noun, not after it.

↔Alternatives

  • Diamo un'occhiata al loro sito prima.

    Let’s take a look at their website first.

  • Verifichiamo prima il loro sito.

    We’ll verify their website first.

  • Prima di tutto, controlliamo il loro sito.

    First of all, let’s check their website.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian business culture, a quick scan of a company’s website is often the first step before a meeting. Using *controllare* sounds a bit more formal than *dare un'occhiata*, so choose the verb based on the level of formality you want. Also, remember that *loro* as a possessive adjective must be preceded by the article (*il loro sito*), otherwise the phrase sounds ungrammatical.