Signification
Confirming that things are fine.
Contexte culturel
In an Italian bar, 'Tutto a posto' is the silent contract between the barista and the regular. It confirms the routine is unchanged. The phrase is often shortened and used as a rhythmic greeting, almost like a heartbeat of the street. Mothers use it as a constant 'ping' to check on children. It's the verbal equivalent of a quick hug. Using 'Tutto a posto' in an email signals that you are easy to work with and have everything under control.
The 'Waiter' Move
When a waiter asks 'Tutto a posto?', just give a small nod and say 'Sì, grazie.' It makes you look like a local.
Don't over-pluralize
Remember: 'posto' never becomes 'posti' in this phrase. Keep it singular!
Signification
Confirming that things are fine.
The 'Waiter' Move
When a waiter asks 'Tutto a posto?', just give a small nod and say 'Sì, grazie.' It makes you look like a local.
Don't over-pluralize
Remember: 'posto' never becomes 'posti' in this phrase. Keep it singular!
The Hand Gesture
Pair the phrase with a slight horizontal wave of the hand to show that everything is 'smooth'.
Teste-toi
Choose the most natural response to: 'Ciao! Come va?'
— Ciao! Come va?
The standard word order is 'Tutto a posto'.
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
Ho controllato i freni della bici, ora è tutto ___ posto.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'a'.
Match the situation to the meaning of 'Tutto a posto'.
A waiter asks 'Tutto a posto?' while you are eating.
In a restaurant, it's a check on the quality of service/food.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Scusa, ho dimenticato il tuo libro! B: Non preoccuparti, ________.
Used here to accept an apology and say 'it's okay'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Tutto a posto'
Greetings
- • Come va?
- • Tutto bene?
- • Ehi!
Service
- • At the bar
- • At a restaurant
- • In a shop
Fixing
- • After a repair
- • After tidying
- • After a mistake
Banque d exercices
4 exercices— Ciao! Come va?
The standard word order is 'Tutto a posto'.
Ho controllato i freni della bici, ora è tutto ___ posto.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'a'.
A waiter asks 'Tutto a posto?' while you are eating.
In a restaurant, it's a check on the quality of service/food.
A: Scusa, ho dimenticato il tuo libro! B: Non preoccuparti, ________.
Used here to accept an apology and say 'it's okay'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but 'Sto bene' is more common for health. 'Tutto a posto' implies your general life situation is fine.
It's a bit casual. Better to say 'Sì, è tutto chiaro' or 'Tutto procede bene'.
'A posto' is just a shorter, more casual version. They are interchangeable in 90% of cases.
It can, but usually it's figurative. If you tidied your room, you'd say 'Ho messo a posto'.
Expressions liées
Mettere a posto
builds onTo tidy up or fix something.
A posto così
specialized formThat's enough / I'm fine like this.
Un tipo a posto
specialized formA reliable/decent person.
Tutto ok
synonymEverything okay.
In gamba
similarCapable / doing well.
