LangolingTime vocabulary
Learning Italian is particularly beneficial for individuals seeking to save time in a multilingual environment. Whether traveling through Italy’s bustling cities or working with Italian colleagues, having a strong grasp of basic time-related vocabulary allows for smoother communication and quicker understanding of schedules and timings.
Mastering key time expressions enables travelers and businesspeople to more effectively navigate local customs and workplace interactions. For example, knowing words like 'ora' (time), 'pomeriggio' (afternoon), and phrases such as 'a mezzogiorno' (at noon) can help in making reservations or discussing appointments with ease.
What time is it?
Che ore sono?
It's half past three.
Le tre e mezza.
The meeting starts at quarter to four.
Il riunione inizia alle quattro e trenta.
Do you have any spare time this afternoon?
Hai del tempo libero quest'afternoon?
Let's meet for a coffee in an hour.
Ci vediamo per un caffè fra una ora.
My train leaves at ten o'clock.
Il treno parte alle dieci.
She usually arrives just before six.
Le arriva di solito proprio alle sei.
We can catch the next bus in fifteen minutes.
Possiamo cogliere il prossimo autobus tra quindici minuti.
Can we set a reminder for seven-thirty?
Possiamo impostare un'allarme alle sette e trenta?
It will take about two hours to get there.
Ci vorranno circa due ore per arrivare.
The office closes at five every day.
L'ufficio chiude alle cinque ogni giorno.
I'll be back by noon.
Tornerò prima del mezzogiorno.
Let's plan to go for lunch around one o'clock.
Pianiamo di pranzare intorno alle un'ora.
Do you have time for a quick walk now?
Hai tempo per un breve passeggio ora?
Her birthday is in three days.
Il suo compleanno è tra tre giorni.
We should finish the project before six.
Dovremmo finire il progetto prima delle sei.