How to use “in effetti”: Italian grammar lesson 82

In effetti is a very common expression in Italian.

We mainly use it when we agree with someone or with something we just said.

Let’s learn how to use it!

Start here

You’ll receive my free resources together with my best offers! Opt out at any time.

Create a free lifetime account to get access to all the free lesson and other resources.

I’ll take you to your shiny new student dashboard.

To master this topic, take a lesson from my audio course!

How to use in effetti?

We use it to emphasize a statement or confirm something that has just been suggested either by us or by someone else.

In effetti is a synonym of infatti and effettivamente.

In English, we could translate it as:

  • Actually
  • Indeed

In effetti Italian

In effetti: examples

Let’s have a look at some examples:

Mauro mi ha consigliato questo film e in effetti, è bellissimo!

Maura recommended this movie, and it’s beautiful indeed!

I miei mi hanno detto che lui non è gentile e in effetti è proprio antipatico!

My parents told me he’s not kind and he’s indeed very unpleasant!

Vi ho detto che il bar era chiuso e in effetti avevo ragione: il bar è chiuso.

I told you the cafe was closed, and I was actually right: the cafe was closed.

What does in effetti mean Italian

Free Guide
How to Learn Languages Fast

Now, let’s have a look at some dialogues so that you can see how to use in effetti when you’re talking with someone.

A: Lei sembra proprio simpatica.
B: In effetti hai ragione.

A: She seems very fun.
B: Indeed, you’re right.

A: Non stai bene, vero?
B: No, in effetti, sono un po’ triste.

A: You’re not well, right?
B: No, actually, I’m a bit sad.

A: Non sembri tanto contenta.
B: In effetti non sono contenta.

A: You don’t seem very happy.
B: Indeed, I’m not happy.

In effetti meaning Italian

Still translating in your head? Wanna speak Italian for real? Check out Stefano's courses to think directly in Italian and become fluent fast!

FAQs on How to use “in effetti”: Italian grammar lesson 82

What's the meaning of "in effetti"?

In English can be translated as actually or indeed.

Stefano

Italian language tutor, course author, and polyglot. After learning 12 languages, I can tell you that we all master languages by listening and mimicking. With my method, you'll be speaking Italian from Lesson 1.

Follow me to fluency​

Receive my free resources once a week together with my best offers! 

Create a free lifetime account to get access to all the free lesson and other resources.

I’ll take you to your shiny new student dashboard.

4 Responses

  1. Since I couldn’t edit my first reply, I just wanted to add that saying “I agree” (Sono d’accordo), or something like “Sure/Certainly” (Certo) and even ‘Yeah’ (informal, slang) sounds less stuffy. But, I realize we’re talking about the Italian use of in effetti.

    1. Ciao @donaldbell09@gmail.com!

      You can also use in fact, actually or really but remember it all comes down to the context the sentence is in.

  2. As an aside, it might be noted Americans still use “indeed” but nowhere near as often. To Americans, it sounds a bit stuffy and formal, like something you might write into a speech. But, it appears that in effetti is used more frequently in Italian without sounding stuffy.

    1. Ciao @donaldbell09@gmail.com!

      In this grammar note, we suggest translating in effetti as actually or indeed but remember it always depends on the context of the conversation. That is why, translating is not a fundamental part of our learning method. We prefer to teach you how to think in Italian so you don’t rely on trasnlation.

      If you have any other questions or doubts, please let us know.

Leave a Reply

Share:

Read more about Italian grammar lessons

Still translating in your head?

Wanna speak Italian for real? Check out Stefano’s courses to think directly in Italian and become fluent fast!
[mwai_chatbot_v2 id="support"]
Try my courses for free​
stefano thinkinitalian (3) s
How long to fluency?

Find out how long it will take you to master Italian!
Get on the right track in 3 minutes.

dolce vita logo

We're already friends!

Coming from Luca and Marina?
Here's a special deal for you!
Just tell me where I should send the coupon.

50% OFF
all language resources

We're already friends!

Coming from All Language Resources?
Here's a special deal for you!
Just tell me where I should send the coupon.

50% OFF
GRAB A COUPON NOW, REDEEM IT LATER
50% OFF

To receive free resources once a week together with my best offers, just tell me where to send everything. Opt out at any time.

Create a free lifetime account to get access to all the free lesson and other resources.

I’ll take you to your shiny new student dashboard.