A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Passare il tempo

To pass the time

意味

Engaging in an activity while waiting.

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文化的背景

The 'Passeggiata' is the ultimate way to 'passare il tempo'. It involves walking through the city center before dinner just to see and be seen. In the South, 'passare il tempo' during the hot afternoon often involves quiet activities like playing cards (scopa) or napping. Modern Italians use 'passare il tempo' to describe their heavy use of WhatsApp and social media, which is a primary social connector. Rooted in Roman history, 'ozio' (leisure) was the time for intellectual growth. 'Passare il tempo' can still carry this positive connotation of self-improvement.

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The 'A' Rule

Always follow 'passare il tempo' with 'a' + infinitive. It's the most common mistake for foreigners.

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Money vs Time

Never use 'spendere' for time. It sounds very unnatural to Italians.

意味

Engaging in an activity while waiting.

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The 'A' Rule

Always follow 'passare il tempo' with 'a' + infinitive. It's the most common mistake for foreigners.

⚠️

Money vs Time

Never use 'spendere' for time. It sounds very unnatural to Italians.

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Social Context

Saying 'passiamo il tempo insieme' is a very warm way to suggest hanging out without a specific plan.

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Past Tense

Remember: 'Ho passato' (I spent), not 'Sono passato' (which means 'I passed by').

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'passare' and the required preposition.

Io e Maria ______ il tempo ______ guardare i vecchi film.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: passiamo / a

We (Io e Maria) requires 'passiamo', and the preposition for the following action is always 'a'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

How do you say 'I spent two hours at the park'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ho passato due ore al parco.

You must use 'avere' (ho) and 'passare' (not spendere) for time.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.

A: Il volo è in ritardo di tre ore! B: Che noia... ___________ giocando a carte?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Passiamo il tempo

'Passiamo il tempo' is the most natural way to suggest an activity while waiting.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match: 1. Ammazzare il tempo, 2. Trascorrere il tempo, 3. Perdere tempo

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. Extreme boredom, B. Formal writing, C. Negative wasting

Ammazzare = Kill (boredom), Trascorrere = Formal, Perdere = Waste.

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Ways to Pass the Time

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In Public

  • Piazza
  • Bar
  • Passeggiata
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At Home

  • Leggere
  • TV
  • Cucinare
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Digital

  • Social Media
  • Gaming
  • Chatting

Passare vs. Perdere

Passare il tempo
Neutral/Positive Spending time
Perdere tempo
Negative Wasting time

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'passare' and the required preposition. Fill Blank A1

Io e Maria ______ il tempo ______ guardare i vecchi film.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: passiamo / a

We (Io e Maria) requires 'passiamo', and the preposition for the following action is always 'a'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'I spent two hours at the park'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ho passato due ore al parco.

You must use 'avere' (ho) and 'passare' (not spendere) for time.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: Il volo è in ritardo di tre ore! B: Che noia... ___________ giocando a carte?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Passiamo il tempo

'Passiamo il tempo' is the most natural way to suggest an activity while waiting.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Match: 1. Ammazzare il tempo, 2. Trascorrere il tempo, 3. Perdere tempo

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. Extreme boredom, B. Formal writing, C. Negative wasting

Ammazzare = Kill (boredom), Trascorrere = Formal, Perdere = Waste.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It's better to use 'il tempo' or 'del tempo'. 'Passo del tempo' means 'I spend some time'.

Not better, just more formal. Use 'passare' in 90% of daily conversations.

You can say 'Sto solo passando il tempo' or 'Sto ammazzando il tempo' if you're bored.

It's better to say 'Lavoro per 8 ore' rather than 'Passo 8 ore a lavorare', as the latter sounds like you're just trying to make the time go by.

'Perdere tempo' is always negative (wasting), while 'passare il tempo' is neutral or positive.

Yes, it's the standard word for 'hobby' or 'pastime'.

Yes, this is a very common and correct way to say you spend time with family.

It requires 'avere' because 'il tempo' is a direct object.

No, for overtaking a car you use 'sorpassare'.

Use 'Il tempo passa in fretta'. Here, 'il tempo' is the subject.

関連フレーズ

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Perdere tempo

contrast

To waste time

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Trascorrere il tempo

synonym

To spend time (formal)

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Ammazzare il tempo

specialized form

To kill time

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Prendere tempo

similar

To stall / To buy time

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A tempo perso

builds on

In one's spare time

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