Significado
Ready to be used.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a cornerstone of 'Cortesia Italiana'. It's not just words; it's an expectation of high-level service in shops and hotels. In regions like Campania or Sicily, 'A disposizione' can be used as a very respectful greeting between men, signaling mutual support. Italians value hierarchy and respect in writing. Using 'Resto a Sua disposizione' is mandatory in first-time business contacts to show deference. On apps like WhatsApp, 'A disp!' is a common shorthand used among colleagues to show they are online and ready to collaborate.
The Email Closer
Always use 'Resto a Sua disposizione' in formal emails. It's the safest, most professional way to end.
Watch the Preposition
Never say 'in disposizione' or 'per disposizione'. It's a fixed 'a'.
Significado
Ready to be used.
The Email Closer
Always use 'Resto a Sua disposizione' in formal emails. It's the safest, most professional way to end.
Watch the Preposition
Never say 'in disposizione' or 'per disposizione'. It's a fixed 'a'.
The 'A disposizione' Reply
If someone thanks you profusely, a simple 'A disposizione!' is a very classy way to say 'Don't mention it.'
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and phrase.
Se hai bisogno di aiuto, io sono ___ ___________.
The fixed phrase is always 'a disposizione'.
Which verb is most common for making a resource available?
L'hotel ______ a disposizione una navetta gratuita.
'Mettere a disposizione' is the standard collocation for providing a service or object.
Finish the formal email closing.
In attesa di una Sua risposta, resto a Sua _________ disposizione.
'Completa disposizione' is the standard professional intensifier.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A waiter just served the food.
This indicates the waiter is available if the customers need anything else during the meal.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSe hai bisogno di aiuto, io sono ___ ___________.
The fixed phrase is always 'a disposizione'.
L'hotel ______ a disposizione una navetta gratuita.
'Mettere a disposizione' is the standard collocation for providing a service or object.
In attesa di una Sua risposta, resto a Sua _________ disposizione.
'Completa disposizione' is the standard professional intensifier.
Context: A waiter just served the food.
This indicates the waiter is available if the customers need anything else during the meal.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's very common among friends too, but it sounds more 'dedicated' than just saying 'ti aiuto'.
Yes! It means 'at my disposal'. Example: 'Ho molti libri a mia disposizione.'
'Disponibile' is an adjective (available/helpful). 'A disposizione' is a state of readiness for a specific person or task.
Use 'a vostra disposizione'.
It can be quite blunt. It's better to say 'Purtroppo non sono disponibile in questo momento.'
Yes, if you put food out for guests, you can say 'Il buffet è a vostra disposizione.'
In modern Italian, no. It implies professional courtesy and willingness to help.
Not really. It sounds too much like a business transaction or a service.
The phrase is usually singular, but 'disposizioni' as a noun means 'orders' or 'regulations'.
In formal writing, 'Sua' is often capitalized to show respect to the reader.
Frases relacionadas
essere disponibile
similarTo be available
al servizio di
specialized formAt the service of
fai pure
similarGo ahead / feel free
a portata di mano
similarWithin reach
mettere in comune
builds onTo share
