Meaning
time, instance, occasion
- time, occasion
- turn
In a sentence
È la terza volta che arrivo in ritardo.
It's the third time I've arrived late.
Tocca a te, è il tuo turno stavolta.
It's your turn, this time.
Questa volta arrivo in orario.
This time I'll arrive on time.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| volta | feminine · singular |
| volte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'volta' for countable instances (e.g., 'tre volte'), not uncountable time ('tempo').
- Avoid 'volta' for 'turn' in driving directions; use 'svolta' instead.
- No plural form change for compound phrases: 'una volta', 'due volte', not 'due voltas'.