Tutto a posto
/ˈtut.to a ˈpos.to/word by word
The English phrase "all good" is translated into Italian as Tutto a posto.
Tutto a posto is used to confirm that a situation is fine, that everything is organized or as a way to respond to the question "How are you?"
Meaning: all good (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "everything in place".
How does it change in a sentence?
In common usage, the verb è (is) is often omitted, allowing the phrase to function as a standalone expression meaning "Everything is in place".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtut.to a ˈpos.to/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
If someone asks Va tutto bene? (Is everything going well?), you can respond with Tutto a posto to mean "Everything is fine".
Did you know?
- Italian uses a posto not just for situations, but also to describe a person who has 'grown up' or become responsible, as in essere a posto.
- While Tutto a posto confirms things are fine, Italians might use the opposite, Tutto sottosopra, to describe a room or a life that is 'all upside down'.
- When someone says Tutto a posto in a sarcastic tone, it often means the exact opposite, implying that a situation has become chaotic or disastrous.
Examples in context
- Sono arrivato in orario. Tutto bene?I arrived on time. All good?
- Grazie per il tuo aiuto. Va tutto bene?Thanks for your help. Is everything fine?
- Abbiamo tutto il necessario per la festa? Tutto okay?Do we have everything we need for the party? All good?
- Tutto a posto per oggi?Is everything all good for today?
- Sì, tutto a posto, grazie.Yes, everything is all good, thanks.
- Non preoccuparti, è tutto a posto.Don't worry, it's all good.
Example conversation
Martina checks if Matteo has finished his tasks.
- MartinaHai finito di preparare tutto, Matteo?Have you finished preparing everything, Matteo?
- MatteoSì, è tutto a posto adesso.Yes, it's all good now.
- MartinaOttimo, allora possiamo andare.Great, then we can go.
- MatteoAndiamo, sono pronto.Let's go, I'm ready.
