Italian Phrase
Allora, ricollegalo.
Meaning
Literally “So, reconnect it.” The speaker is telling the listener to plug something back in or to re‑establish a connection that was previously broken. It can refer to a physical cable, a Wi‑Fi connection, or even a metaphorical “link” in a conversation.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings with friends, family, or colleagues when you want to prompt someone to finish a task that involves reconnecting something. It’s common after a brief pause or after you’ve just explained why something needs to be re‑connected.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Allora,ricollegalo
Allora
A discourse marker meaning “so”, “then”, or “well”. It can introduce a suggestion, a conclusion, or a next step in conversation.
Ricollegare (imperative)
The verb “ricollegare” means “to reconnect”. In the second‑person singular informal imperative the ending is –a: “ricollega”.
Pronoun attachment
When the direct object is a masculine singular noun, the pronoun “lo” is attached to the imperative: “ricollegalo”. This is the standard spoken form.
🗨In Conversation
Allora, ricollegalo.
So, reconnect it.
Va bene, lo faccio subito.
Alright, I’ll do it right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Allora, ricollega.
Missing the direct‑object pronoun; the listener won’t know what to reconnect.
Allora, lo ricollegalo.
Double pronoun – Italian never repeats the object pronoun before the imperative.
Allora, ricollegalo, Lei.
Mixes informal imperative with formal address. Use the formal imperative “Ricolleghi” if you need politeness.
↔Alternatives
Allora, ricollegalo di nuovo.
So, reconnect it again.
Allora, ricollegalo, per favore.
So, reconnect it, please.
Allora, ricollegalo subito.
So, reconnect it right away.
Cultural Tip
In spoken Italian, attaching the object pronoun to the imperative (ricollegalo) is far more natural than saying “ricollega lo”. The filler “Allora” can soften a command, making it sound less abrupt. Remember that the informal imperative is used with “tu”; if you need a formal tone, you would say “Ricollegalo, per favore” to a peer, or “Ricolleghi, per favore” when speaking to someone you address with “Lei”.