Prendere un appuntamento
To make an appointment
Language note: Literally 'to take an appointment', a direct way to discuss scheduling.
Culture note: Italians often plan business or social gatherings via appointments.
Context: You make it clear to the receptionist that you're there to organize an appointment.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Prendere
[PREHN-deh-reh]
To make an appointment
To schedule a set time for a meeting or visit.
Posso prendere un appuntamento per venerdì?
Can I make an appointment for Friday?
un
[oon]
An
Used before words that start with a vowel sound, meaning one.
Ho bisogno di un orario preciso.
I need a specific time.
appuntamento
[ah-poon-tah-MEHN-toh]
Appointment
A set time for a meeting.
Un appuntamento dal medico è necessario.
A doctor’s appointment is necessary.
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