⏳ Japanese Time & Sequence Vocabulary Tempo e sequenza

10 essential Italian words for the Time & Sequence scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.

inizio /iˈnit.t͡sjo/ A2
beginning, start
All'inizio del film non capivo la storia.At the beginning of the film I didn't understand the story.
fine /ˈfi.ne/ A2
end (note: "la fine" = end (f.); "il fine" = purpose (m.))
Alla fine della strada c'è un piccolo bar.At the end of the street there is a small café.
momento /moˈmen.to/ A2
moment
In questo momento non posso rispondere al telefono.At this moment I can't answer the phone.
attimo /ˈat.ti.mo/ A2
instant, second
Aspetta un attimo, arrivo subito.Wait a second, I'm coming right away.
periodo /peˈri.o.do/ A2
period
In questo periodo lavoro molto e sono stanco.In this period I work a lot and I'm tired.
epoca /ˈɛ.po.ka/ A2
epoch, era
In quell'epoca non esistevano i telefoni.In that era there were no telephones.
secolo /ˈsɛ.ko.lo/ A2
century
Questa chiesa è stata costruita nel secolo scorso.This church was built in the last century.
futuro /fuˈtu.ro/ A2
future
Nel futuro vorrei vivere vicino al mare.In the future I would like to live near the sea.
passato /pasˈsa.to/ A2
past
Non voglio pensare troppo al passato.I don't want to think too much about the past.
presente /preˈzɛn.te/ A2
present (time)
Bisogna vivere il presente senza troppe paure.You have to live the present without too many fears.

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How many Italian time & sequence words are in this list?

10 words, including A2: 10. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.

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