express concept time Using Italian can be quite a challenging task for non-native speakers. While English has only one word for talking about this basic element of everyday language, in Italian you can use at least three different terms depending on the context: no, to turnand speed.
These words can’t be used as synonyms because there’s a big difference between them — except for one case, which I’ll reveal later. So, let’s take a look at exactly what they are and how we can use them.
How to say “time” in Italian: no
no It is the most common way of saying “time” in Italian.Literally, it means HourMainly used to talk about a specific point in time, for example:
- what time is it? (what time is it?)
By the way, we also use the plural form – ore – Tell time In Italian:
- what time is it? (what time is it?)
Similarly, we use no To ask when something happened, for example:
- What time is the game? (What time is the game?)
and this expression it’s time to…… (it’s time to……) is used when referring to a specific occasion, for example:
- time to open that bottle (time to open that bottle)
- time to sleep (time to sleep)
Additionally, we often use no Means “now” as a synonym Now. Here is an example:
- Come on, let’s go home now! (Come on, let’s go home now!)
At last, no is part of a frequently used idiom in Italian – i didn’t see there‘no – meaning is I can’t wait/I’m looking forward to it. For example:
- i didn’t see there‘now you are there‘property (i look forward to summer)
- i didn’t see there‘it’s time to see you (i can’t wait to see you)
How to say “time” in Italian: speed
refer to time In a more general sense, the Italian word used is speed. Take these examples:
- Time flies when we’re together (Time flies when we’re together)
- Do you have time for a cup of coffee today? (Do you have time for a cup of coffee today?)
- sorry i don’t have time to call you (sorry i don’t have time to call you.)
speed Can also be used to talk about the duration of an activity or event—in other words, something that can be measured. For example:
- How long does it take to get to your house? (How long does it take to get to your house?)
- How long should a turkey be cooked? (How long should a turkey be cooked?)
also, speed When we didn’t know how to continue the conversation, expressed our topic: weather! Here are a few examples:
- Today’s weather is really good! (Today is a beautiful day!)
- The weather is really bad recently (we’ve had some bad weather lately)
Last but not least, there are a whole bunch of Italian expressions surrounding this word speed. These include:
- long, long ago (long, long ago)
- free time (free time)
- in my free time (as a pastime)
- from time to time (be patient)
- In the past (the old days)
How to say “time” in Italian: to turn
to turn is another way of saying time In Italian. The word (and its plural, vote) is often used to discuss actions that repeat over time. For example:
- How many times do you eat out a month? (How many times a month do you go out to eat?)
- How many times have you been to Italy? (How many times have you been to Italy?)
Here are some possible answers:
- sometimes (sometimes)
- repeatedly (repeatedly)
- several times (several times)
- one time (once)
- twice (twice)
to turn (or vote) often appears in expressions with other words time Such as:
- last time (last time)
- the first time (the first time)
- next time (again)
- once Upon a time (once Upon a time)
- a little at a time (little by little)
Remember, when you’re talking about an uncertain past, to turn is a synonym speed. For example:
one time / Once upon a time, things were different (things were once different)
At last, to turn Also the correct Italian word to describe chance or opportunity:
- this is the right time (this is the right moment/time)
Italian vocabulary seems endless, so if you want to express something basic time, you have to consider the context to use the correct word. But by following these tips, you’ll be able to tell the time in Italian with confidence and ease!
Valentina is a travel writer who loves her country. After traveling the world, she realized there was so much more to explore closer to home and decided to put her passport aside for now.You can follow her adventures in Italy on her blog www.myitaliandiaries.com.
