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Usages of presto
Ho un appuntamento pomeridiano con il medico, quindi torno presto.
I have an afternoon appointment with the doctor, so I come back early.
Il treno parte presto.
The train leaves early.
Lei è uscita presto stamattina, ma non ne ho capito il motivo.
She went out early this morning, but I did not understand the reason for it.
È chiaro che dobbiamo partire presto se vogliamo evitare il traffico.
(It is clear that we must leave early if we want to avoid traffic.)
Io mi alzo presto ogni mattina.
I get up early every morning.
La salumeria apre presto, quindi posso andarci prima di iniziare a lavorare.
The deli opens early, so I can go there before starting work.
La sera, se sono molto stanco, preferisco addormentarmi presto.
In the evening, if I am very tired, I prefer to fall asleep early.
Il bambino si addormenta presto.
The child falls asleep early.
Se ti alzi presto, potresti vedere l’alba dalla finestra.
If you get up early, you could see the sunrise from the window.
Io ceno presto in cucina.
I have dinner early in the kitchen.
Stamattina mi sono svegliato presto, ma il sapone era finito.
This morning I woke up early, but the soap was finished.
Spero che l’arrivo non sia in ritardo, così potremo cenare presto.
I hope the arrival is not delayed, so we can have dinner early.
L'aeroporto chiude presto.
The airport closes early.
Troverai un parcheggio libero vicino alla stazione se arriverai presto.
You will find a free parking spot near the station if you arrive early.
La pasticceria chiude alle sette, quindi vado presto.
The pastry shop closes at seven, so I go early.
Vale la pena alzarsi presto, perché l’alba è splendida.
It’s worth getting up early, because the dawn is beautiful.
Domani la parrucchiera apre presto; magari passo prima del lavoro.
Tomorrow the hairdresser opens early; maybe I’ll stop by before work.
L’edicola all’angolo apre presto anche la domenica.
The newsstand on the corner opens early even on Sundays.
Arrivo presto, cioè alle otto in punto.
I arrive early, that is, at eight o’clock sharp.
Lei si fa tagliare i capelli presto, poi ci raggiunge.
She is getting her hair cut early, then she’ll join us.
Test yourself: What does presto mean?
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