Italian Phrase
Il budget è di $5000.
Meaning
This sentence declares the total amount allocated for a project, purchase, or any financial plan. It uses the construction 'è di' to link the subject with its monetary value.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to state a budget in meetings, emails, or casual conversation about finances, especially when the amount is fixed and known.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilbudgetèdi$5000.
Definite article (Il)
Use 'Il' for masculine singular nouns that begin with a consonant, like 'budget'.
Noun (budget)
'Budget' is a masculine loanword from English; it follows regular Italian noun rules.
Verb essere (è)
'È' is the third‑person singular present of 'essere' and agrees with the singular subject 'il budget'.
Preposition di after essere
When stating a value, Italian uses 'è di' + amount (e.g., 'è di $5000').
Number & currency
The amount can be expressed with numerals and the currency symbol; the spoken form would be 'cinquemila dollari'.
🗨In Conversation
Qual è il budget per il nuovo progetto?
What is the budget for the new project?
Il budget è di $5000.
The budget is $5000.
✕Common Mistakes
Il budget è $5000.
The preposition 'di' is required after 'è' to introduce the amount.
Il budget sono di $5000.
Use the singular verb 'è' because 'budget' is singular; 'sono' is plural.
Il budgeto è di $5000.
Do not add an Italian ending to the loanword; it stays 'budget'.
↔Alternatives
Il budget ammonta a $5000.
The budget amounts to $5000.
Il budget è di cinquemila dollari.
The budget is five thousand dollars.
Il budget è di 5.000 dollari.
The budget is 5,000 dollars.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, budgets are normally discussed in euros, so using dollars signals an international or foreign‑currency context. 'Budget' is a masculine noun, so remember the article 'il' and the verb agreement 'è'.