معنی
To be prepared to justify oneself.
زمینه فرهنگی
In many Italian offices, social intelligence (knowing how to justify a delay) can sometimes be as important as technical skill, though this is changing with modern management. Children are often teased by parents with this phrase, teaching them early on that their 'furbizia' is being noticed. In some southern regions, the 'scusa pronta' is seen as a form of 'arte dell'arrangiarsi' (the art of getting by), a survival skill against bureaucracy. Talk shows are famous for guests who have the 'scusa pronta' for every political or social failure, leading to high-energy debates.
Use it with 'sempre'
To sound more natural, add 'sempre' (always). It's rarely used without it when describing a person's character.
Don't use it for yourself in a serious way
If you say 'Ho la scusa pronta', you are admitting you are lying. Only say it to close friends as a joke.
معنی
To be prepared to justify oneself.
Use it with 'sempre'
To sound more natural, add 'sempre' (always). It's rarely used without it when describing a person's character.
Don't use it for yourself in a serious way
If you say 'Ho la scusa pronta', you are admitting you are lying. Only say it to close friends as a joke.
The 'Furbizia' nuance
Using this phrase shows you understand the Italian concept of 'furbizia' (being street-smart).
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
Non credo a quello che dice Paolo; lui ___ sempre la scusa ___.
Paolo is 3rd person singular (ha) and 'scusa' is feminine singular (pronta).
Which situation best fits the phrase 'avere la scusa pronta'?
Scenario: Maria forgets her friend's birthday and immediately says her phone was stolen.
Maria immediately invented a justification to avoid blame.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Perché non hai fatto i compiti?' B: 'Il mio gatto ha mangiato il quaderno!' A: 'Ma dai, tu ___!'
This is the most natural idiomatic response to a weak excuse.
Match the person to the description.
Chi ha la scusa pronta?
The phrase describes someone who avoids blame through justifications.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to use 'Scusa Pronta'
Work
- • Late for meetings
- • Missed deadlines
- • Email 'lost' in spam
Social
- • Canceling dates
- • Forgetting birthdays
- • Leaving early
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاNon credo a quello che dice Paolo; lui ___ sempre la scusa ___.
Paolo is 3rd person singular (ha) and 'scusa' is feminine singular (pronta).
Scenario: Maria forgets her friend's birthday and immediately says her phone was stolen.
Maria immediately invented a justification to avoid blame.
A: 'Perché non hai fatto i compiti?' B: 'Il mio gatto ha mangiato il quaderno!' A: 'Ma dai, tu ___!'
This is the most natural idiomatic response to a weak excuse.
Chi ha la scusa pronta?
The phrase describes someone who avoids blame through justifications.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالIt's a mild criticism. It's not a swear word, but it implies the person is unreliable or a bit of a liar.
Usually no. If the reason is good, it's a 'giustificazione'. 'Scusa' in this context implies it's a bit fake.
Avere le scuse pronte. You use this if someone gives five different reasons at once.
Yes! 'Risposta pronta' is a compliment for being smart. 'Scusa pronta' is a critique for being evasive.
عبارات مرتبط
avere la risposta pronta
similarTo be quick-witted.
arrampicarsi sugli specchi
builds onTo make desperate excuses.
chiedere scusa
contrastTo apologize.
non avere scuse
contrastTo have no excuses.
