Italian Phrase
Lunedì alle 10 va bene.
Meaning
This phrase is a standard way to confirm a proposed time for a meeting or appointment. It literally means 'Monday at 10 goes well,' indicating that the suggested schedule fits your calendar without issues.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone suggests a specific time for a catch-up, business meeting, or doctor's appointment and you want to agree to it. It is suitable for both formal and informal situations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lunedìalle10va bene
Days of the Week
In Italian, days of the week like 'lunedì' are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
The Preposition 'Alle'
'Alle' is the contraction of 'a' (at) and 'le' (the). It is used for all hours except 'all'una' (at one), 'mezzogiorno' (noon), and 'mezzanotte' (midnight).
Andare Bene
The expression 'va bene' uses the third-person singular of 'andare' (to go). It is the most common way to say 'okay' or 'it works' in Italian.
🗨In Conversation
Ci vediamo lunedì alle 10 per il caffè?
Shall we meet Monday at 10 for coffee?
Lunedì alle 10 va bene. A dopo!
Monday at 10 is fine. See you then!
✕Common Mistakes
Lunedì a 10 va bene.
In Italian, hours require the articulated preposition 'alle' (a + le) because hours are considered feminine plural.
Lunedì alle 10 è bene.
To say something 'works' or is 'fine' in terms of scheduling, Italian uses the verb 'andare' (to go) rather than 'essere' (to be).
↔Alternatives
Lunedì alle 10 mi torna comodo.
Monday at 10 is convenient for me.
D'accordo per lunedì alle 10.
Agreed for Monday at 10.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, while social gatherings might have a flexible start time, business appointments and medical visits are expected to be punctual. If you are confirming 'alle 10' in a professional setting, it is understood as exactly 10:00 AM. Also, remember that Italians often use the 24-hour clock for official schedules.