
What are common Italian phrases for introducing topics in meetings
Common Italian phrases for introducing topics in meetings include expressions that help smoothly start and organize discussion points. Here are some frequently used phrases:
- “Vorrei iniziare parlando di…” (I would like to start by talking about…)
- “Per iniziare, vorrei discutere…” (To begin, I would like to discuss…)
- “Passiamo al punto successivo…” (Let’s move on to the next point…)
- “A proposito di…” (Speaking of…)
- “Iniziamo con…” (Let’s start with…)
- “Il primo punto all’ordine del giorno è…” (The first item on the agenda is…)
- “Vorrei portare alla vostra attenzione…” (I would like to bring to your attention…)
- “Entriamo nel merito di…” (Let’s get to the matter of…)
- “Parliamo ora di…” (Let’s now talk about…)
- “Prima di tutto, vorrei sottolineare…” (First of all, I would like to emphasize…)
These expressions are commonly used to lead discussions, introduce new topics, or transition between agenda items in meetings. They are useful for formal and professional settings in Italian-speaking contexts.
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