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Italian Phrase

Cosa fai a proposito delle previsioni?

/ˈkɔ.za ˈfai a proˈpo.zi.to di ˈde.le pre.viˈzjo.ni/
Meaning"What are you doing about the forecasts?"
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Meaning

Literally, 'What are you doing regarding the forecasts?' It asks the listener what actions they are taking based on a set of predictions, most often about the weather, but it can also refer to any kind of forecast (e.g., economic, sports).

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When to use

Use this question when you want to know how someone plans to respond to upcoming conditions, such as before a storm, a big match, or a market trend. It’s common in casual conversation among friends, colleagues, or family members discussing plans.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Cosafaiapropositodidelleprevisioni?

1

Cosa

Interrogative pronoun meaning 'what', used at the beginning of a question.

2

fai

Second‑person singular present of 'fare' (to do/make); here it asks about the listener's action.

3

a proposito di

Fixed prepositional phrase meaning 'regarding' or 'about'.

4

delle

Contraction of 'di' + 'le', used before a feminine plural noun.

5

previsioni

Plural noun meaning 'forecasts' (usually weather or predictions).

🗨In Conversation

A

Cosa fai a proposito delle previsioni?

What are you doing about the forecasts?

Porterò un ombrello e rimarrò a casa se piove forte.

I'll take an umbrella and stay home if it rains heavily.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Cosa fai di previsioni?

    The preposition 'di' alone does not convey the meaning 'regarding'; you need the fixed phrase 'a proposito di'.

  • Cosa fai a proposito le previsioni?

    You must include the preposition 'di' after 'a proposito'.

  • Cosa fai sulle previsioni?

    While understandable, 'sulle' changes the nuance to 'about the forecasts' rather than 'what you will do because of them'.

↔Alternatives

  • Che cosa farai in base alle previsioni?

    What will you do based on the forecasts?

  • Cosa pensi delle previsioni?

    What do you think about the forecasts?

  • Hai già organizzato qualcosa per il tempo previsto?

    Have you already arranged anything for the expected weather?

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Cultural Tip

Italians love to talk about the weather, especially in the north where conditions change quickly. When you ask this question, it’s polite to follow up with a suggestion or a comment about the forecast yourself. Remember that "a proposito di" sounds a bit formal; in everyday speech many Italians simply say "per le previsioni" or "sulle previsioni".