Significado
Punctual.
Contexto cultural
The phrase 'in orario' is the most heard phrase in Italian stations. Despite the stereotype of delays, the high-speed 'Frecciarossa' trains pride themselves on being 'in orario'. The 'quarto d'ora accademico' means that even if a lecture is 'in orario' at 9:00, it actually starts at 9:15. This is a standard cultural grace period. In many parts of Italy, especially the South, arriving 'in orario' to a private party is considered slightly awkward as the host may not be ready. In Northern Italy (Milan, Turin), being 'in orario' is strictly required. Being late is seen as a lack of respect and professionalism.
The 'In' Rule
Always use 'in' for time schedules. Never 'su' or 'a'.
False Friend
Don't use 'in tempo' when you mean 'on time' for a train.
Significado
Punctual.
The 'In' Rule
Always use 'in' for time schedules. Never 'su' or 'a'.
False Friend
Don't use 'in tempo' when you mean 'on time' for a train.
Emphasis
Add 'perfetto' (in perfetto orario) to sound like a native speaker who is very proud of their punctuality.
Regionality
Be more 'in orario' in Milan than in Naples to fit in better.
Ponte a prueba
Completa la frase con la preposizione corretta.
Il treno per Milano è ___ orario.
In Italian, the fixed expression for 'on time' is 'in orario'.
Quale frase è corretta?
Scegli la frase naturale:
'In orario' is the only standard way to say 'on time' in this context.
Completa il dialogo.
A: Il volo è in ritardo? B: No, il volo è ___.
'In orario' is the direct opposite of 'in ritardo' for transport.
Abbina la situazione alla frase.
Stai parlando di un treno che arriva alle 10:00 come previsto.
'In orario' is the most common and natural phrase for transport schedules.
Abbina i contrari.
Trova l'opposto di 'in orario'.
'In ritardo' means late, which is the opposite of being on time.
Usa l'espressione corretta per un contesto formale.
La conferenza inizierà in ___ orario.
'In perfetto orario' is a common collocation to emphasize punctuality.
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Ayudas visuales
In Orario vs In Tempo
Banco de ejercicios
6 ejerciciosIl treno per Milano è ___ orario.
In Italian, the fixed expression for 'on time' is 'in orario'.
Scegli la frase naturale:
'In orario' is the only standard way to say 'on time' in this context.
A: Il volo è in ritardo? B: No, il volo è ___.
'In orario' is the direct opposite of 'in ritardo' for transport.
Stai parlando di un treno che arriva alle 10:00 come previsto.
'In orario' is the most common and natural phrase for transport schedules.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
'In ritardo' means late, which is the opposite of being on time.
La conferenza inizierà in ___ orario.
'In perfetto orario' is a common collocation to emphasize punctuality.
🎉 Puntuación: /6
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, 'a orario' is incorrect. The fixed phrase is always 'in orario'.
'In orario' is usually for events/transport, while 'puntuale' is an adjective for people.
It is neutral. It's used in both formal announcements and casual chat.
The opposite is 'in ritardo'.
No, for deadlines use 'entro la scadenza'. 'In orario' is for a specific moment in time.
No, it is an invariable phrase. 'I treni sono in orario'.
It depends on the region and context. Professional/Transport = Yes. Social = Less so.
It means 'perfectly on time', exactly at the scheduled minute.
Yes, 'La consegna è in orario' is very common.
A cultural rule where things start 15 minutes after the official 'orario'.
Ask: 'Il treno è in orario?'
Yes, it often appears in lyrics about waiting or traveling.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate and professional.
It is /oˈra.rjo/.
Frases relacionadas
in ritardo
contrastlate
in anticipo
similarearly
puntuale
synonympunctual
in tempo
similarin time
spaccando il minuto
specialized formto the exact minute
a tempo
similaron time (music)
