aggiornarsi
The English phrase 'touch base' can be translated into Italian as aggiornarsi.
In a professional or business context, aggiornarsi is used to mean catching up on the latest developments or status updates.
Meaning: to consult, visit or communicate (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb is composed of aggiornare (to update/bring up to date) and the reflexive suffix -si (oneself). Literally, the word means 'to update oneself'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this verb to mean touching base with a person, it is used with the preposition con, forming the structure aggiornarsi con qualcuno.
Did you know?
- The verb aggiornare is also the standard term for updating software or a computer system. Using aggiornarsi for people treats human communication like a digital sync.
- If an Italian says ci aggiorniamo at the end of a meeting, it is often a polite way to end the conversation without committing to a specific date or time for the next contact.
- The root of aggiornare is the word giorno, meaning 'day'. This makes the verb's hidden logic 'to bring to the current day'.
Examples in context
- Dobbiamo prendere contatto per discutere della situazioneWe need to touch base to discuss the situation
- Facciamo un salto per parlarneLet's touch base to discuss it
- Ci mettiamo in contatto per aggiornarciLet's get in touch to update each other
- Dobbiamo prendere contatto per discutere della proposta di collaborazione.We need to touch base to discuss the collaboration proposal.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are finishing a meeting.
- MartinaMatteo, dobbiamo aggiornarsi sulla presentazione?Matteo, do we need to touch base on the presentation?
- MatteoSì, sentiamoci domani mattina.Yes, let's talk tomorrow morning.
- MartinaPerfetto, ci aggiorniamo alle dieci allora.Perfect, we'll touch base at ten then.
- MatteoVa bene, a domani Martina.All right, see you tomorrow Martina.
