Italian Phrase
Lo spostiamo a domani?
Meaning
This phrase is used to suggest rescheduling an appointment, meeting, or event to the following day. It uses the first-person plural 'spostiamo' to propose a collaborative change in plans rather than a unilateral decision.
When to use
Use this when a current plan is no longer convenient and you want to propose a delay of exactly one day. It is common in both professional and casual settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lospostiamoadomani
Direct Object Pronoun (Lo)
The word 'lo' stands for 'it', referring to the specific event or appointment being discussed.
Present Tense for Suggestions
In Italian, the present tense is frequently used to express a proposal or a future intention in casual conversation.
🗨In Conversation
Scusa, ho un imprevisto per l'incontro di oggi.
Sorry, I have an unexpected issue for today's meeting.
Nessun problema. Lo spostiamo a domani?
No problem. Shall we move it to tomorrow?
✕Common Mistakes
Lo moviamo a domani?
The verb 'muovere' is for physical movement; use 'spostare' for rescheduling events.
Lo spostiamo per domani?
In Italian, use the preposition 'a' to indicate the new time for a rescheduled event.
↔Alternatives
Rimandiamo a domani?
Shall we postpone until tomorrow?
Facciamo domani?
Shall we do it tomorrow?
Cultural Tip
In Italian social and business culture, rescheduling is common, but using the 'noi' (we) form makes the request sound more like a joint decision. It is considered polite to offer a specific alternative time when asking to move a meeting.