Italian Phrase
La rimandiamo?
Meaning
The question asks whether the speakers (we) should send something back. It can refer to a physical item (e.g., a package) or to postponing an event, depending on context.
When to use
Use this phrase in professional or polite settings when you need to confirm a decision about returning a document, product, or rescheduling something. It’s common in offices, customer‑service calls, and retail environments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Larimandiamo?
Clitic pronoun placement
In Italian, unstressed object pronouns (like "la") are placed before the conjugated verb in indicative moods.
Verb form – rimandiamo
"rimandiamo" is the first‑person plural present indicative of "rimandare" (to send back, to postpone).
Gender agreement
"La" refers to a feminine singular noun or a feminine object; it must match the gender of the thing being sent back.
🗨In Conversation
La rimandiamo al cliente?
Shall we send it back to the client?
Sì, è meglio così; altrimenti rischiamo di perdere la loro fiducia.
Yes, that's best; otherwise we risk losing their trust.
✕Common Mistakes
Lo rimandiamo?
Use "lo" only for masculine nouns; "la" is required for feminine objects.
Rimandiamo la?
In standard Italian the pronoun precedes the verb; placing it after is incorrect except in imperative forms.
↔Alternatives
La restituiamo?
Do we return it?
La rimandiamo più tardi?
Should we send it back later?
La rimandiamo di nuovo?
Do we send it back again?
Cultural Tip
In Italian business communication, using the polite pronoun "la" (instead of the informal "ti") signals respect, especially when speaking to a client or a superior. Also, Italians often prefer a collaborative tone, so phrasing a suggestion as a question ("La rimandiamo?") shows courtesy and teamwork.