risposta rapida
The English phrase "quick response" is translated into Italian as risposta rapida.
risposta rapida is a direct translation of "quick response". In professional or business-related situations, you may also use riscontro celere to convey the idea of a prompt response. If you wish to emphasize the importance of a timely response or convey a sense of urgency, use risposta tempestiva.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun risposta (response/answer) and the adjective rapida (quick/fast).
Which one should you use?
While risposta rapida is common, risposta veloce is a frequent alternative where veloce (fast) is used instead of rapida (quick).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because risposta is a feminine singular noun, the adjective must also be in the feminine singular form rapida.
Did you know?
- The word risposta is an etymological hybrid. It blends the verb rispondere with the feminine past participle of porre, meaning 'to put' or 'to place'.
- In formal Italian business writing, instead of saying risposta rapida, people often use the word sollecito to refer to a 'prompt response' or a 'reminder' that asks for one.
- If you use tempestiva to describe a response, you are not just saying it was fast, but that it arrived at the exact 'opportune' moment required by a situation.
Examples in context
- Abbiamo bisogno di una risposta rapidaWe need a quick response
- Siamo in attesa del suo riscontro celereWe are awaiting your prompt response
- Grazie per la risposta tempestivaThank you for the prompt response
- Puoi darmi una risposta veloce?Can you give me a quick response?
- Attendo una risposta immediataI'm waiting for an immediate response
- La sua reazione istantanea mi ha sorpresoHis/her quick response surprised me
- Grazie per la risposta rapida.Thank you for the quick response.
- Grazie per la tua risposta rapida.Thank you for your quick response.
- Ho bisogno di una risposta rapida da parte tua.I need a quick response from you.
- La sua risposta rapida ha risolto il problema.His quick response solved the problem.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are discussing a business email.
- SofiaHai scritto a quel cliente?Did you write to that client?
- FrancescoSì, spero in una risposta rapida.Yes, I hope for a quick response.
- SofiaSperiamo che risponda oggi.Let's hope he responds today.
- FrancescoSì, è molto importante per noi.Yes, it is very important for us.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries risposta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
