com'è andato il volo?
The English phrase "how was your flight?" is translated into Italian as com'è andato il volo?
This phrase is used to ask someone about their experience traveling by plane.
When do people say it?
A common and natural response to this question is È andato bene (It went well).
Did you know?
- While volo means 'flight', the same word is used in Italian to describe the 'volo' of a garment, referring to the way fabric flows or flutters in the wind.
- The word volo is part of a family of words that traces back to the Latin 'volare', the same origin as the English 'volatile'.
- The Italian way of asking 'how was it' uses the verb 'andare', which literally translates to 'to go', rather than 'to be'.
Examples in context
- Come è stato il suo volo?How was your flight?
- È stato piacevole, grazie. Il volo è stato puntuale e confortevole.It was pleasant, thank you. The flight was on time and comfortable.
- È stato fantastico! Ho incontrato persone interessanti durante il volo.It was fantastic! I met interesting people during the flight.
Example conversation
Alessandro is meeting Sofia at the airport after her arrival.
- SofiaCiao Alessandro, sono finalmente qui!Hi Alessandro, I am finally here!
- AlessandroBenvenuta Sofia! Com'è andato il volo?Welcome Sofia! How was your flight?
- SofiaMolto bene, non c'è stato ritardo.Very well, there was no delay.
- AlessandroOttimo, allora andiamo a casa.Great, then let's go home.
