Italian Expression · Advanced
puntare la sveglia alle sette meno un quarto
set the alarm for quarter to seven
Pronunciation: puntare la sveglia alle sette meno un quarto
Meaning
A natural Italian expression used to convey: set the alarm for quarter to seven.
Example
Punta la sveglia alle sette meno un quarto.
Set the alarm for quarter to seven.
Practice tips
- Practice puntare la sveglia alle sette meno un quarto 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 advanced-level learners.