Italian Phrase
Sì, confermato.
Meaning
Literally 'Yes, confirmed.' It is a concise way to acknowledge that something (an appointment, a statement, a reservation) has been officially confirmed.
When to use
Use this short reply after someone asks whether a plan, reservation, or piece of information is set. It is common in both spoken conversation and written messages like emails or chat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sì,confermato.
Sì (affirmation)
Sì with an accent means 'yes' and is used to give a clear affirmative answer.
confermato (past participle)
Confermato is the past participle of confermare and works as an adjective meaning 'confirmed'.
🗨In Conversation
L'appuntamento è per domani alle 10?
Is the appointment for tomorrow at 10?
Sì, confermato.
Yes, confirmed.
✕Common Mistakes
Si, confermato.
Missing the accent changes the meaning to the reflexive pronoun 'himself' or 'oneself'.
Sì, confermo.
Use the past participle 'confermato' for a concise confirmation, not the verb form 'confermo' which means 'I confirm'.
Sì, confermato?
Adding a question mark turns the statement into a question; keep it declarative unless you really intend to ask for confirmation.
↔Alternatives
Confermato, grazie.
Confirmed, thank you.
È confermato.
It is confirmed.
Sì, è confermato.
Yes, it is confirmed.
Cultural Tip
In Italian business and everyday communication, short confirmations like 'Sì, confermato' are preferred over longer sentences. They convey professionalism and efficiency. Remember to keep the accent on 'Sì' – without it, 'si' means 'himself' or 'oneself', which changes the meaning entirely.