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How do you say "early" in Italian?
presto
In Italian, "early" is presto.
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Pronunciation
PRES-toh, stress on the first syllable, short and snappy.
Grammar notes
Presto is an adverb describing time or manner and does not change form. It can also be an adjective meaning 'quick'.
Example sentence
Mi alzo presto ogni mattina.
I wake up early every morning.
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How to remember presto
To wake up presto in the morning is to wake up early and be ready quickly.
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Questions about presto
How do you say "early" in Italian?
In Italian, "early" is presto. It is a noun.
How is presto written in Italian?
presto is written using the standard Italian script.
How is presto used in a sentence?
Use presto as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mi alzo presto ogni mattina. (I wake up early every morning.).
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