Italian Expression · Beginner
essere in tempo
to be on time
Pronunciation: ES-se-re in TEM-po
Meaning
To arrive or complete something at the scheduled or appropriate moment.
Example
Siamo arrivati in tempo per il treno.
We arrived on time for the train.
Practice tips
- Practice essere in tempo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for beginner-level learners.