Italian Phrase
Quando mandiamo gli inviti?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the scheduled moment when the speakers (we) will send out the invitations. It is a straightforward planning question, often used when organizing events such as parties, weddings, or meetings.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are coordinating with friends, family, or colleagues about the timing of sending out invitations. It works both in informal chats and in more formal planning meetings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandomandiamogliinviti?
Quando (interrogative adverb)
Used to ask about time; it does not change form for gender or number.
mandiamo (present indicative, 1st person plural)
From the verb 'mandare' meaning 'to send' or 'to dispatch'. The present tense is used for future plans when the time is already decided.
gli (definite article, masculine plural)
In front of a masculine plural noun that starts with a vowel, the article 'i' becomes 'gli'.
inviti (masculine plural noun)
Plural of 'invito' (invitation).
Question mark
Italian questions can be introduced by an interrogative word and end with a question mark; no inversion is needed.
🗨In Conversation
Quando mandiamo gli inviti?
When do we send the invitations?
Pensavo di spedirli domani pomeriggio, così hanno tempo di rispondere entro la fine della settimana.
I was thinking of sending them tomorrow afternoon, so they have time to reply by the end of the week.
✕Common Mistakes
Quando mandiamo a gli inviti?
The preposition 'a' is not needed; 'mandare' already includes the direct object.
Quando mandiamo i inviti?
Do not use 'i inviti' before a vowel; the correct article is 'gli'.
Quando manderemo gli inviti?
If you want to refer to a future action that is not yet scheduled, use the future tense 'manderemo'.
↔Alternatives
A che ora inviamo gli inviti?
At what time do we send the invitations?
Quando dobbiamo mandare gli inviti?
When must we send the invitations?
Qual è la data per l'invio degli inviti?
What is the date for sending the invitations?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, it is common to send invitations at least two weeks before a formal event, giving guests enough time to arrange travel or work schedules. For weddings and large celebrations, many Italians still prefer paper invitations with elegant calligraphy, although digital invites are becoming more popular among younger generations.