Italian Expression · Intermediate
a patto che
on condition that / provided that
Pronunciation: a PAT-to ke
Meaning
Introducing a necessary condition for something else to happen.
Example
Verremo alla festa, a patto che ci sia buona musica.
We'll come to the party, on condition that there's good music.
Practice tips
- Practice a patto che out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.