Italian Phrase
Sarò lì, che piova o faccia sole.
Meaning
The sentence means “I’ll be there, rain or shine.” It expresses a firm intention to attend or be present regardless of the weather conditions.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to reassure someone that you’ll show up for an event, meeting, or gathering no matter if it rains or the sun is shining. It’s common in informal conversation and can also be used in written invitations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Saròlì,chepiovaofacciasole.
Future of 'essere'
'Sarò' is the first person singular future tense of 'essere', meaning 'I will be'.
Adverb of place
'lì' indicates a specific location, similar to 'there' in English.
Concessive clause with 'che'
'che' introduces a concessive clause meaning 'whether' or 'no matter if'.
Subjunctive after concessive 'che'
Verbs after this concessive 'che' take the present subjunctive: 'piova' (from 'piovere') and 'faccia' (from 'fare').
Weather verbs in subjunctive
'piova' = it may rain, 'faccia' = it may be sunny; both are in the subjunctive mood.
🗨In Conversation
Ci vediamo al parco domani?
Shall we meet at the park tomorrow?
Sì, sarò lì, che piova o faccia sole.
Yes, I’ll be there, rain or shine.
✕Common Mistakes
Sarò lì, che piove o faccia sole.
After the concessive 'che' you need the subjunctive, not the indicative.
Sarò lì, che piova o fa sole.
Use the subjunctive 'faccia' instead of the indicative 'fa' after 'che'.
Sarò lì che piova o faccia sole.
A comma (or a pause) is needed before the concessive clause.
↔Alternatives
Sarò presente, piova o splenda il sole.
I’ll be present, whether it rains or the sun shines.
Ci sarò, anche se piove o c’è il sole.
I’ll be there, even if it rains or the sun is out.
Verrò, piova o faccia bel tempo.
I’ll come, rain or fine weather.
Cultural Tip
The construction 'che piova o faccia sole' mirrors the English idiom 'rain or shine' and is widely understood across Italy. It’s informal but perfectly acceptable in most everyday contexts. In the north, you might also hear 'piova o faccia bel tempo', while in the south 'piova o faccia il sole' is common. Avoid using the indicative mood (e.g., 'piove' or 'fa') after 'che' because the concessive clause requires the subjunctive.