Breakdown of Saldare la bolletta online è comodo.
essere
to be
online
online
la bolletta
the bill
saldare
to pay
comodo
convenient
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Questions & Answers about Saldare la bolletta online è comodo.
What does saldare mean in this context, and how is it different from pagare?
saldare means “to settle” a debt or bill, implying you clear the full amount. pagare simply means “to pay” and is more general. In daily speech they’re often interchangeable (e.g. pagare la bolletta online), but saldare has a slightly more formal or complete-settlement nuance.
Why is saldare in the infinitive form at the start of the sentence?
In Italian, an infinitive clause (here saldare la bolletta online) can act as a noun and function as the subject of the sentence. It’s equivalent to saying “Paying the bill online” in English. The verb è then refers back to that whole action.
Why do we need the article la before bolletta?
Italian normally requires a definite article with singular, countable nouns—even when speaking generally. That’s why you say la bolletta for “the bill” or “a bill,” whereas English can drop “the” in similar contexts.
Is online an adjective or an adverb here?
online is used as an adverb modifying the verb saldare (“to pay online”). It’s borrowed from English and remains invariable (no gender or number changes).
Why is the adjective comodo masculine singular instead of feminine?
The adjective comodo describes the concept of “paying the bill online” (the entire infinitive phrase), not the feminine noun bolletta. Infinitive clauses are treated as abstract, masculine-singular subjects, so the adjective stays masculine singular.
Can I say È comodo saldare la bolletta online instead?
Yes. You can invert the sentence to È comodo saldare la bolletta online. The emphasis shifts slightly to comodo, but the meaning (“it’s convenient to pay the bill online”) remains the same.
Could I replace online with in linea or sul web?
Absolutely. You can say saldare la bolletta in linea or saldare la bolletta sul web with the same meaning. online is just a shorter, more colloquial form.
What about using conveniente instead of comodo?
You can say Saldare la bolletta online è conveniente, but conveniente highlights “being cost-effective” or “worth it,” while comodo stresses “ease” or “comfort.” The nuance changes slightly.