Significado
Paying attention to potential threats.
Contexto cultural
The 'Allerta Meteo' system is color-coded: Verde (No risk), Gialla (Potential danger), Arancione (High risk), Rossa (Extreme danger). Italians check these regularly during autumn and winter. The phrase reflects Italy's history of city-states and fortresses, where being 'all'erta' on the city walls was a matter of survival. In the context of 'furbizia', being alert is seen as a sign of intelligence and social competence, protecting oneself from being 'fregato' (scammed). Official government documents use 'stare in allerta' to define the legal state of readiness for emergency services.
Use with 'per'
Always remember to use 'per' to explain what you are alert for (e.g., stare in allerta per il vento).
Don't over-use
It's a strong phrase. If you use it for small things, you'll sound paranoid.
Significado
Paying attention to potential threats.
Use with 'per'
Always remember to use 'per' to explain what you are alert for (e.g., stare in allerta per il vento).
Don't over-use
It's a strong phrase. If you use it for small things, you'll sound paranoid.
News Reading
When reading Italian news, look for 'Allerta Gialla/Arancione/Rossa' to see this phrase in action.
Informal Alternative
If you want to sound like a local in Rome, say 'Stai in campana!' instead.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'stare'.
Noi ________ in allerta per tutta la notte a causa del vento forte.
'Noi' requires the first person plural form 'stiamo'.
Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase.
Dobbiamo stare ____ allerta per i possibili messaggi di spam.
The standard collocation is 'stare in allerta'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
In which situation would you say 'Dobbiamo stare in allerta'?
'Stare in allerta' is used for potential threats or emergencies.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: 'Hai sentito del virus informatico?' B: 'Sì, il tecnico ha detto di ________.'
Vigilance is the appropriate response to a virus threat.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Levels of Attention
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosNoi ________ in allerta per tutta la notte a causa del vento forte.
'Noi' requires the first person plural form 'stiamo'.
Dobbiamo stare ____ allerta per i possibili messaggi di spam.
The standard collocation is 'stare in allerta'.
In which situation would you say 'Dobbiamo stare in allerta'?
'Stare in allerta' is used for potential threats or emergencies.
A: 'Hai sentito del virus informatico?' B: 'Sì, il tecnico ha detto di ________.'
Vigilance is the appropriate response to a virus threat.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasIt is neutral to formal. It's the standard way to express vigilance in professional and official contexts.
Yes, but 'stare' is much more common and sounds more natural to native speakers.
'All'erta' is the older, more idiomatic form. 'In allerta' is more modern and common in official warnings.
No, 'allerta' is a feminine noun and stays the same regardless of gender.
Usually no. It implies a threat or a risk. For positive opportunities, 'stare pronti' is better.
Use the 'voi' form: 'State in allerta!'
Yes, to describe a defense that needs to be ready for an attack.
It means a weather alert issued by the government.
Only if you are warning someone about something serious.
'Abbassare la guardia' (to lower one's guard) or 'rilassarsi'.
You could say you 'stai in allerta' for market trends, showing you are proactive.
No, it is standard Italian used throughout the country.
No, English 'alert' actually comes from the Italian 'all'erta'!
Press your tongue against your teeth a bit longer than a single 'L'.
Frases relacionadas
stare all'erta
synonymTo be on the lookout
stare in guardia
similarTo be on one's guard
stare sul chi va là
similarTo be on the qui vive
mettere in allerta
builds onTo alert someone
stare in campana
similarTo keep one's eyes peeled
