Aspetto l'appuntamento in casa.

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Breakdown of Aspetto l'appuntamento in casa.

• per: for
• l'appuntamento: the appointment
• aspettare: to wait
• la casa: the home

Questions & Answers about Aspetto l'appuntamento in casa.

Why is the article shortened to l' before appuntamento?

In Italian, the definite article lo is shortened to l' when it appears before a word starting with a vowel or a silent h, to make the sentence flow more smoothly. Since appuntamento starts with the vowel a, we write l'appuntamento rather than lo appuntamento.

Why is the verb aspetto used, rather than saying sto aspettando?

In Italian, you can often use the simple present (aspetto) to convey an ongoing action, similar to how you would use the present continuous (e.g., I am waiting) in English. Sto aspettando is also correct but puts more emphasis on the action as it’s happening at that very moment. Aspetto is perfectly acceptable in everyday speech to mean I am waiting.

Why do we say in casa instead of a casa?

In casa emphasizes being inside your home, while a casa can mean being at home in a more general sense. They can sometimes be used interchangeably, but in casa clearly suggests remaining indoors, whereas a casa could just mean you’re at home without specifying whether you’re inside or out in the yard.

Can appuntamento refer to different types of meetings or appointments?

Yes. In Italian, appuntamento can refer to any sort of arranged meeting, whether it’s with a doctor, a friend, or a business associate. Context clarifies what kind of appointment you’re talking about.

Why don’t we use per (for) in aspetto l'appuntamento?

In Italian, the verb aspettare already includes the sense of waiting for in its meaning. You don’t add the preposition per after aspettare. Simply say aspetto l'appuntamento (literally I wait the appointment) to mean I’m waiting for the appointment.