Italian Phrase
Firma il verbale di consegna.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct instruction to sign the delivery report. It is commonly used in business, logistics, or any situation where a hand‑over of goods is documented.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are handing over goods, equipment, or documents and need the recipient to acknowledge receipt by signing the official report.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Firmailverbalediconsegna
Imperative Mood
‘Firma’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘firmare’, used to give a direct command.
Definite Article
‘il’ is the masculine singular definite article that agrees with ‘verbale’.
Prepositional Phrase
‘di consegna’ is a prepositional phrase meaning ‘of delivery’, specifying the type of report.
Noun Gender & Number
‘verbale’ is a masculine singular noun; its article and adjectives must match in gender and number.
🗨In Conversation
Ecco il pacco, il documento è pronto.
Here’s the package, the document is ready.
Perfetto, firma il verbale di consegna.
Perfect, sign the delivery report.
✕Common Mistakes
Firme il verbale di consegna.
‘Firme’ is the plural noun ‘signatures’; the command needs the verb ‘firma’ (imperative).
Firma il verbale di consegne.
‘Consegne’ is plural; the phrase refers to a single delivery report, so use singular ‘consegna’.
Firma al verbale di consegna.
The preposition ‘al’ (a + il) changes the meaning; you need ‘il verbale di consegna’ without a preposition.
↔Alternatives
Apponi la tua firma sul verbale di consegna.
Put your signature on the delivery report.
Firma il documento di consegna.
Sign the delivery document.
Conferma la consegna firmando il verbale.
Confirm the delivery by signing the report.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, a ‘verbale di consegna’ is a formal, often printed, sheet that records the exact items handed over, the condition they are in, and the time of transfer. It is customary to keep a copy for both parties, especially in commercial transactions, to avoid disputes later.