Lesson 11.3: Discussing Weekend Plans – Sounding Like a Local

Lesson 11.3: Discussing Weekend Plans – Sounding Like a Local 🎉🍕 #

Italians love talking about weekend plans. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, a football match, or just an excuse to eat more pasta, having the right phrases will make you sound more naturally Italian—and prevent you from accidentally agreeing to something you didn’t mean to!

1. Asking About Weekend Plans #

If you want to find out what someone’s up to, try these:

  • Che fai questo fine settimana?
    (What are you doing this weekend?)

  • Hai programmi per il weekend?
    (Do you have plans for the weekend?)

  • Cosa hai in mente per sabato/domenica?
    (What do you have in mind for Saturday/Sunday?)

  • Vuoi fare qualcosa insieme questo weekend?
    (Do you want to do something together this weekend?)

Tip: Asking about weekend plans is a great conversation starter—just be prepared for long and passionate answers.

2. Talking About Your Plans #

When answering, you can keep it simple or show off your Italian skills:

  • Vado al mare con degli amici.
    (I’m going to the beach with some friends.)

  • Andrò a una festa sabato sera.
    (I’m going to a party Saturday night.)

  • Non ho ancora deciso, ma forse andrò in montagna.
    (I haven’t decided yet, but maybe I’ll go to the mountains.)

  • Sarò a casa a rilassarmi!
    (I’ll be at home relaxing!)

Tip: If you say “Vediamo…” (We’ll see…), it usually means you have no idea what you’re doing yet.

3. Inviting Someone to Join Your Plans #

Want to make your weekend more fun? Invite someone along:

  • Ti va di venire con noi?
    (Do you feel like coming with us?)

  • Vuoi unirti a noi per un aperitivo?
    (Do you want to join us for an aperitivo?)

  • Dai, vieni anche tu!
    (Come on, you should come too!)

  • Organizziamo qualcosa insieme?
    (Shall we organize something together?)

Tip: If you hear “Vediamo…” as a response, don’t take it personally—your friend probably just wants to check their couch plans first.

4. Accepting or Declining an Invitation #

Here’s how to say yes (or politely say no without hurting feelings):

✅ Sì, volentieri! (Yes, gladly!)
✅ Mi piacerebbe molto! (I’d love to!)
✅ Che bella idea! (What a great idea!)

❌ Mi dispiace, ma ho già un impegno. (I’m sorry, but I already have plans.)
❌ Questo weekend non posso, ma un’altra volta sì! (I can’t this weekend, but another time, yes!)
❌ Grazie, ma ho bisogno di un weekend di relax. (Thanks, but I need a relaxing weekend.)

Tip: Italians prefer to say “un’altra volta sì!” rather than a hard no—so if you hear it, they might not actually mean it.

5. Example Dialogue – Geoff’s Weekend Plans with Viktor #

Scenario: Geoff and Viktor are grabbing a coffee, discussing their weekend plans.

  • Geoff: Che fai questo fine settimana, Viktor?
    (What are you doing this weekend, Viktor?)

  • Viktor: Penso di andare a una festa sabato sera. E tu?
    (I think I’m going to a party Saturday night. And you?)

  • Geoff: Ancora non ho deciso… magari andrò in montagna.
    (I haven’t decided yet… maybe I’ll go to the mountains.)

  • Viktor: Dai, vieni alla festa con me!
    (Come on, come to the party with me!)

  • Geoff: Hmm… vediamo…
    (Hmm… we’ll see…)

  • Viktor: Ah, quindi no.
    (Ah, so that’s a no.)

Moral of the story: If you say “Vediamo…”, your Italian friends already know what you mean!

Ready for More Weekend Conversations? #

Next, test your skills with:

✨ Buon fine settimana! Enjoy your weekend! 🇮🇹🎉