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Italian Phrase

100 Mbps sono sufficienti?

/ˈtʃɛnto ˈɛm.beː.peˈɛs ˈso.no su.fiʧiˈɛn.ti/
Meaning"Is 100 Mbps enough?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether a 100‑megabit‑per‑second internet connection is enough for the speaker’s needs. It is commonly used when comparing broadband plans, discussing streaming, gaming, or remote‑work requirements.

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When to use

Use this question when you are evaluating an internet plan, advising a friend about speed requirements, or negotiating a contract with an ISP. It works in both casual conversation and more formal settings such as a business meeting.

✦Grammar Breakdown

100Mbpssonosufficienti?

1

Verb agreement (sono)

The verb 'essere' must agree with the subject; since '100 Mbps' is treated as plural, we use the third‑person plural form 'sono'.

2

Adjective agreement (sufficienti)

Adjectives follow the same agreement rule as the verb; 'sufficienti' is the plural form matching the plural subject.

3

Acronym as a noun

Acronyms like 'Mbps' are considered masculine nouns; when they are plural, the accompanying adjective also takes the plural ending.

🗨In Conversation

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Sto pensando di cambiare il mio piano internet. 100 Mbps sono sufficienti per noi?

I'm thinking of changing my internet plan. Is 100 Mbps enough for us?

Dipende da quanti dispositivi usate e se fate streaming in 4K. Per due persone potrebbe bastare, ma per una famiglia più grande forse no.

It depends on how many devices you use and if you stream in 4K. For two people it might be enough, but for a larger family maybe not.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • 100 Mbps è sufficiente?

    The verb 'essere' must agree with the plural subject '100 Mbps', so use 'sono' instead of 'è'.

  • 100 Mbps sono sufficiente?

    Because the subject is plural, the adjective must also be plural: 'sufficienti'.

  • 100 MbpS sono sufficienti?

    The correct abbreviation is 'Mbps' (megabit per second). Capitalization matters.

↔Alternatives

  • 100 Mbps bastano?

    Is 100 Mbps enough?

  • Una connessione da 100 Mbps è adeguata?

    Is a 100 Mbps connection adequate?

  • Con 100 Mbps riesco a fare tutto quello che voglio?

    Can I do everything I want with 100 Mbps?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, broadband speeds are usually quoted in megabits per second (Mbps). When the acronym is plural, Italians treat it like a regular masculine noun, so adjectives and verbs stay in the plural form (e.g., 'sono sufficienti'). Avoid the singular 'è sufficiente', which sounds ungrammatical to native speakers.