In allegato invio
The Italian phrase for "please find attached" is In allegato invio.
Depending on your relationship with the recipient and the desired level of formality, different variations can be used.
Meaning: please find attached (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase In allegato invio literally means "In attachment I send".
Which one should you use?
While In allegato invio uses the first person ("I send"), the form Si allega uses an impersonal construction. For informal situations where you are addressing someone you know personally, you might use In allegato trovi, which means "in attachment you find".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a highly formal context, you can use La prego di trovare in allegato, which translates to "I kindly ask you to find attached". In business correspondence, the impersonal Si allega is also a formal option. For informal settings, you can use Ti allego ("I attach to you") or Ecco l'allegato ("Here is the attachment").
Did you know?
- The word allegato comes from the Latin 'alligare', which means 'to bind to'. This evokes the historical image of physical documents being literally tied or bound to a letter with string.
- While English speakers often say 'Please find attached', a literal translation like Per favore trova in allegato sounds clumsy and overly translated to an Italian ear. Italians prefer to use verbs of sending or providing rather than verbs of finding.
- If you are sending an attachment via WhatsApp or a quick text to a friend, Italians rarely use 'attached' language. Instead, they use Ti mando ('I send to you') followed by the file, as 'allegato' feels too heavy for instant messaging.
Examples in context
- In allegato invio la fattura di oggi.Please find attached the invoice for today.
- In allegato invio il modulo richiesto.Please find attached the requested form.
- In allegato invio la mia nuova foto.Please find attached my new photo.
Example conversation
Giulia is emailing Francesco to send a project report.
- GiuliaCiao Francesco, in allegato invio il report finale.Hi Francesco, please find attached the final report.
- FrancescoGrazie Giulia, lo controllo subito.Thanks Giulia, I will check it right away.
- GiuliaFammi sapere se manca qualcosa.Let me know if anything is missing.
- FrancescoCertamente, ti rispondo tra poco.Certainly, I will get back to you shortly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries in, invio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
