A2 Expression ニュートラル

fare in tempo

to be on time

意味

Arriving before the deadline.

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文化的背景

The 'Quarto d'ora accademico' is a cultural rule where being 15 minutes late is still considered 'in tempo' for social gatherings. In cities like Milan, punctuality is taken more seriously. 'Fare in tempo' here usually means arriving exactly at or slightly before the scheduled time. Time is often seen as more fluid. 'Fare in tempo' might be used even if you are technically late, as long as the main event hasn't finished. Italians often use 'fare in tempo' when discussing Trenitalia, as trains are frequently slightly delayed, giving passengers more 'tempo' than expected.

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The 'A' Rule

Always use 'a' before another verb. 'Faccio in tempo a...' is the most common way to use this phrase.

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Don't use 'essere'

English speakers often say 'Sono in tempo' because of 'I am in time'. In Italian, 'Faccio in tempo' is much more natural for actions.

意味

Arriving before the deadline.

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The 'A' Rule

Always use 'a' before another verb. 'Faccio in tempo a...' is the most common way to use this phrase.

⚠️

Don't use 'essere'

English speakers often say 'Sono in tempo' because of 'I am in time'. In Italian, 'Faccio in tempo' is much more natural for actions.

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Past Tense

Use 'Ho fatto in tempo' to sound like a native when you arrive just as something is starting.

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The Italian Minute

If an Italian says 'faccio in tempo,' they might still be rushing. It implies a bit of a challenge!

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'fare in tempo'.

Se corriamo, noi ________ a prendere l'autobus.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: facciamo in tempo

The subject is 'noi', so the verb 'fare' must be conjugated as 'facciamo'.

Which sentence is correct?

You want to say you didn't have time to call your mom.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Non ho fatto in tempo a chiamare mia mamma.

You need the auxiliary 'avere', the preposition 'in', and the preposition 'a' before the infinitive.

Fill in the missing line.

A: Il film inizia alle 21:00. Sono le 20:50. B: ________________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sì, facciamo in tempo!

Since there are 10 minutes left, they still have time to make it.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You missed the train by one minute.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Non ho fatto in tempo.

The past tense 'non ho fatto' is used because the event (the train leaving) has already happened.

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Fare in Tempo vs. Essere Puntuale

Fare in Tempo
Focus on success
Often a rush
Essere Puntuale
Focus on habit
Calm and planned

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'fare in tempo'. Fill Blank A2

Se corriamo, noi ________ a prendere l'autobus.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: facciamo in tempo

The subject is 'noi', so the verb 'fare' must be conjugated as 'facciamo'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

You want to say you didn't have time to call your mom.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Non ho fatto in tempo a chiamare mia mamma.

You need the auxiliary 'avere', the preposition 'in', and the preposition 'a' before the infinitive.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion A2

A: Il film inizia alle 21:00. Sono le 20:50. B: ________________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sì, facciamo in tempo!

Since there are 10 minutes left, they still have time to make it.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A2

You missed the train by one minute.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Non ho fatto in tempo.

The past tense 'non ho fatto' is used because the event (the train leaving) has already happened.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, if you are worried about arriving before the ceremony starts.

'In tempo' is the standard form. 'A tempo' is regional but common in the North.

'Non fare in tempo' or 'essere in ritardo'.

Yes, 'per' is used with nouns, 'a' is used with verbs.

Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite.

You can say 'Ho fatto in tempo per un pelo!'

No. 'Essere puntuale' is a habit; 'fare in tempo' is a specific success.

Absolutely. It's very common in office environments.

It uses 'avere' (e.g., ho fatto).

Yes, in this expression 'tempo' is always singular.

関連フレーズ

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arrivare in tempo

synonym

To arrive on time

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per un pelo

similar

By a hair / Just barely

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in extremis

specialized form

At the very last moment

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essere in ritardo

contrast

To be late

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fare presto

builds on

To hurry up

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