Signification
Arriving exactly when expected.
Contexte culturel
Punctuality is highly valued in business and public transport. Social time is often more flexible, but formal appointments still require punctuality. The concept of 'orario' is central to the national rail system. Being 'in orario' for a dinner at someone's home is sometimes seen as arriving too early.
Use it with 'sempre'
Say 'Sono sempre in orario' to sound more natural.
Signification
Arriving exactly when expected.
Use it with 'sempre'
Say 'Sono sempre in orario' to sound more natural.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Il treno ____ in orario.
Use 'essere' for states of being.
Which is correct?
How do you say 'I am on time' in Italian?
The standard collocation is 'essere in orario'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sei in orario? B: ____
Match the verb and the phrase.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesIl treno ____ in orario.
Use 'essere' for states of being.
How do you say 'I am on time' in Italian?
The standard collocation is 'essere in orario'.
A: Sei in orario? B: ____
Match the verb and the phrase.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it describes the person's state of arrival.
It is neutral and suitable for all contexts.
Expressions liées
essere in ritardo
contrastto be late
essere in anticipo
contrastto be early
essere puntuale
synonymto be punctual
avere tempo
similarto have time
