Learn the Italian Word "Quando"

The English translations of quando are: when, once, and after.

If you want to be able to ask “when” something is happening in Italian, you’re going to have to get cozy with the word “quando”.

Below are a handful of examples to help you become familiar with how and “when” to use “quando”.

Esempi

• Quando parti per l’Italia? - When do you leave for Italy? (informal)
• Quando torni dall’Italia? - When do you return from Italy? (informal)
• Quando inizia il film? - When does the movie start?
• Quando è il compleanno di Giulia? - When is Giulia’s birthday?
• Chiamami quando torni. - Call me when you return. (informal)
• Arrivo da te quando ho finito di lavorare/col lavoro. - I’ll come over to your house once I’m done with work. (informal)
• Ci vediamo stasera quando arrivi. - We’ll see each other tonight after you arrive. (informal)

Common Expressions

• Di quando in quando - Sometimes
• Quando vuoi - Whenever you want
• Quando mai? - Since when?

Pop Culture Reference

• Quando, quando, quando - Tony Renis