Expressing Agreement and Disagreement in Italian
In conversations, whether at work or with friends, it is very useful to know how to say whether you agree or disagree with someone. In this lesson, you will learn the fundamental phrases to share your opinion!
Key Phrases
- Sono d'accordo – I agree (literally: I am in agreement)
- Non sono d'accordo – I disagree (literally: I am not in agreement)
Examples
Here is how you use them in everyday contexts:
- Sono d'accordo con te. – I agree with you.
- Non sono d'accordo con il capo. – I disagree with the boss.
Common Mistakes
A very common beginner mistake is translating English word-for-word and saying "sono accordo". Always remember to include the preposition d'accordo with the apostrophe!
Words
sono d'accordo
I agree
Sono d'accordo con te.I agree with you.
non sono d'accordo
I disagree
Non sono d'accordo con lui.I disagree with him.
il capo
the boss
Il capo parla.The boss speaks.
il computer
the computer
Il computer è nuovo.The computer is new.
il telefono
the telephone
Dov'è il telefono?Where is the phone?
l'ufficio
the office
Vado in ufficio.I go to the office.
con
with
Lavoro con Marco.I work with Marco.
perché
why / because
Perché no?Why not?
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Patterns
Sono d'accordo con ___
Use this when you want to state that you agree with someone or something.
Sono d'accordo con te.I agree with you.
Non sono d'accordo con ___
Use this when you want to state that you disagree with someone.
Non sono d'accordo con il capo.I disagree with the boss.