Italian Phrase
Gli inviti sono pronti.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that the invitations (for a party, wedding, etc.) have been prepared and are now ready to be sent or handed out.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform someone that the invitations are finished, typically right before mailing, delivering, or discussing event logistics.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gliinvitisonopronti
Gli (definite article)
Use "gli" as the masculine plural definite article before nouns that start with a vowel, s+consonant, z, gn, ps, or x.
Essere – sono
"Sono" is the third‑person plural present of "essere" (to be) and agrees with plural subjects.
Adjective agreement – pronti
Adjectives must match the gender and number of the noun they describe; "pronti" is masculine plural to agree with "inviti".
🗨In Conversation
Hai finito di preparare gli inviti?
Have you finished preparing the invitations?
Sì, gli inviti sono pronti.
Yes, the invitations are ready.
✕Common Mistakes
I inviti sono pronti.
Use "gli" before masculine plural nouns that start with a vowel; "i" is incorrect here.
Gli inviti è pronto.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use "sono" not "è".
Gli inviti sono pronta.
Adjective must match the masculine plural noun; "pronta" is feminine singular.
↔Alternatives
Gli inviti sono pronti per essere spediti.
The invitations are ready to be mailed.
Gli inviti sono pronti per la festa.
The invitations are ready for the party.
Gli inviti sono stati preparati.
The invitations have been prepared.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, "inviti" can refer to both formal printed cards and informal digital messages. When speaking about printed invitations, Italians often add a detail about the delivery method (e.g., "pronti per la spedizione"). Remember that "gli" is mandatory before a masculine plural noun that begins with a vowel; using "i" would be considered a mistake.