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Italian Phrase

Lavoriamo insieme.

/la.voˈrja.mo inˈsje.me/
Meaning"We work together."
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Meaning

‘Lavoriamo insieme.’ means ‘We work together.’ It conveys a sense of collaboration, teamwork, or joint effort, and can be used both in professional settings and informal projects.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to emphasize that a group – usually a team or a pair – is cooperating on a task. It works well in meetings, when assigning tasks, or when encouraging a partner to join forces on a project.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Lavoriamoinsieme

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Present Indicative – Lavorare

‘Lavoriamo’ is the first‑person plural (noi) present indicative of the regular -are verb ‘lavorare’ (to work). The subject pronoun ‘noi’ is usually omitted because the verb ending -iamo already indicates it.

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Adverb Placement

In Italian, adverbs of manner such as ‘insieme’ (together) normally follow the verb they modify, giving a natural flow: Lavoriamo insieme.

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Pronoun Redundancy

Adding the explicit pronoun ‘noi’ (e.g., ‘Noi lavoriamo insieme’) is grammatically correct but often unnecessary and can sound overly emphatic.

🗨In Conversation

A

Lavoriamo insieme su questo progetto?

Shall we work together on this project?

Sì, lavoriamo insieme e finiremo prima.

Yes, we’ll work together and finish sooner.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Io lavoro insieme.

    ‘Insieme’ needs a partner; you should say ‘Io lavoro con…’ (I work with…) instead of using ‘insieme’ alone.

  • Lavoriamo tutti insieme.

    While not wrong, adding ‘tutti’ is redundant unless you want to stress that *everyone* is involved.

  • Lavoriamo insieme?

    If you intend a statement, omit the question mark; use a rising intonation only when actually asking a question.

↔Alternatives

  • Collaboriamo.

    We collaborate.

  • Facciamo squadra.

    We form a team.

  • Lavoriamo in squadra.

    We work as a team.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, teamwork is often expressed with ‘insieme’ or ‘in squadra.’ While the language is polite, using a friendly tone (e.g., adding ‘per favore’ or a smile) can make the invitation to collaborate feel more genuine. In formal business contexts, you might hear ‘lavoriamo in sinergia’ to stress strategic alignment.