Meaning
time; weather
- time
- weather
- part; half (of a match, film, etc.)
In a sentence
Non ho tempo per uscire stasera.
I don't have time to go out tonight.
Che tempo fa oggi in città?
What's the weather like today in the city?
Abbiamo visto solo il primo tempo.
We only watched the first half.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tempo | masculine · singular |
| tempi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'tempo' for general time; 'volta' for 'time' as in 'occasion' (e.g., 'una volta' = 'one time').
- In music, 'tempo' means speed/beat; don't confuse with 'volta' (measure) or 'ritmo' (rhythm).
- For weather, 'tempo' is standard; 'meteo' is short for 'meteorologico' (forecast).