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How do you say "im running late" in Italian?
Sto facendo tardi
In Italian, "im running late" is Sto facendo tardi.
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Pronunciation
Sto facendo tardi is stoh fah-CHEN-doh TAR-dee, stress on the second syllable of facendo and tardi, the same word for late from earlier.
Grammar notes
Sto facendo tardi is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
im running late
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How to remember Sto facendo tardi
Tardi reappears here from 'maybe later', both sharing the same root meaning late or tardy.
Related words
- what day is it today Che giorno è oggi
- see you tomorrow Ci vediamo domani
- see you next week Ci vediamo la prossima settimana
- im on time Sono puntuale
- lets meet at noon Incontriamoci a mezzogiorno
- can we reschedule Possiamo riprogrammare
- i have a meeting Ho una riunione
- i am busy right now Sono impegnato in questo momento
- do you have a minute Hai un minuto
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Questions about Sto facendo tardi
How do you pronounce Sto facendo tardi?
Sto facendo tardi is stoh fah-CHEN-doh TAR-dee, stress on the second syllable of facendo and tardi, the same word for late from earlier.
Is Sto facendo tardi formal or casual?
Sto facendo tardi is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Sto facendo tardi used in Italian?
Sto facendo tardi is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im running late).
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