B1 Expression ニュートラル

avere un vuoto

to have a blank memory

意味

Forgetting something suddenly.

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文化的背景

The 'Interrogazione' culture makes this phrase a staple of student life. It's often used as a plea for mercy from a teacher. Admitting a 'vuoto' is considered more polite than just saying 'I don't know', as it implies you actually care about the information. In Italian comedy, the 'vuoto' is a frequent trope for awkward characters in high-stakes social situations.

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Stay Calm

If you have a 'vuoto', the best thing is to admit it. It reduces stress and helps the memory return.

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Use Fillers

Pair 'ho un vuoto' with fillers like 'allora' or 'dunque' to buy more time.

意味

Forgetting something suddenly.

💡

Stay Calm

If you have a 'vuoto', the best thing is to admit it. It reduces stress and helps the memory return.

🎯

Use Fillers

Pair 'ho un vuoto' with fillers like 'allora' or 'dunque' to buy more time.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'avere un vuoto'.

Durante l'interrogazione, Marco ________ e non ha risposto.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ha avuto un vuoto

We use 'passato prossimo' (ha avuto) to describe a specific event that happened in the past.

Which of these is the most natural way to say 'I'm having a mental blank'?

Scusa, non ricordo il tuo nome...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ho un vuoto.

'Ho un vuoto' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situazione: Sei sul palco e dimentichi le parole della tua canzone.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ho un vuoto di memoria.

'Vuoto di memoria' is perfect for forgetting lyrics or lines.

🎉 スコア: /3

ビジュアル学習ツール

When to say 'Ho un vuoto'

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Social

  • Names
  • Addresses
  • Movie titles
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Work/School

  • Dates
  • Formulas
  • Presentation points

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'avere un vuoto'. Fill Blank B1

Durante l'interrogazione, Marco ________ e non ha risposto.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ha avuto un vuoto

We use 'passato prossimo' (ha avuto) to describe a specific event that happened in the past.

Which of these is the most natural way to say 'I'm having a mental blank'? Choose A2

Scusa, non ricordo il tuo nome...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ho un vuoto.

'Ho un vuoto' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situazione: Sei sul palco e dimentichi le parole della tua canzone.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ho un vuoto di memoria.

'Vuoto di memoria' is perfect for forgetting lyrics or lines.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

3 問

No, for a hole in clothing or a wall, use 'buco'. 'Vuoto' is for abstract emptiness or a vacuum.

The standard form is 'vuoto di memoria'.

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable and professional.

関連フレーズ

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avere la parola sulla punta della lingua

similar

To have the word on the tip of your tongue.

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fare scena muta

builds on

To stay completely silent during an exam.

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dimenticare

synonym

To forget.

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