Italian Phrase
Restiamo in contatto. Qual è la tua email?
Meaning
The speaker is proposing to keep communication open and then asks the listener for their e‑mail address. It combines a friendly suggestion with a practical request.
When to use
Use this sentence after a brief meeting, a networking event, or an online chat when you want to continue the conversation later. It works in both informal and semi‑formal contexts, especially in business or study‑group settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Restiamoincontatto.Qualèlatuaemail?
Restiamo (present indicative)
First‑person plural of *restare* meaning “we stay” or “let’s stay”. Used here as a suggestion inclusive of the speaker and listener.
in contatto (prepositional phrase)
Literally “in contact”. The noun *contatto* is masculine; the preposition *in* does not change.
Qual è (interrogative)
Literally “what is”. *Qual* is the shortened form of *quale* used before the verb *essere*.
la tua (possessive adjective)
Feminine singular form of *tuo* agreeing with the feminine noun *email*.
email (borrowed noun)
Italian adopts the English word *email* (pronounced /eˈmiːl/). It behaves as a feminine noun.
🗨In Conversation
Restiamo in contatto. Qual è la tua email?
Let's stay in touch. What's your email?
Certo! La mia è maria.rossi@email.com.
Sure! Mine is maria.rossi@email.com.
✕Common Mistakes
Qual è il tuo email?
The noun *email* is feminine, so the possessive must agree: *la tua email*.
Restiamo in contatto, qual è la tua e‑mail?
A period (or a semicolon) separates the two independent clauses; a comma can sound rushed.
Qual è il tuo indirizzo email?
While understandable, the more natural phrasing is *la tua email*; *indirizzo email* is longer and slightly formal.
↔Alternatives
Tieniamoci in contatto. Qual è il tuo indirizzo email?
Let's keep in touch. What's your email address?
Restiamo collegati. Mi dai la tua email?
Let's stay connected. Can you give me your email?
Rimaniamo in contatto. Qual è il tuo indirizzo di posta elettronica?
We'll remain in contact. What is your e‑mail address?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, exchanging e‑mail addresses is common after a first meeting, but Italians often prefer a brief small‑talk before asking for contact details. Using "Restiamo in contatto" sounds friendly and respectful. In more formal business settings you might say "Mi può fornire il suo indirizzo e‑mail?" to keep a higher level of politeness.