torna
The English phrase 'come back' is translated into Italian as torna.
The verb is used to express the act of returning to a place. While English often uses 'come back' to imply movement toward the speaker, the Italian word is used more generally for the act of returning regardless of where the speaker is located.
Meaning: (''intransitive'') To return to a place (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is tornare.
Did you know?
- The phrase tornare a galla means 'to come back to the surface' and is used idiomatically to describe a forgotten topic emerging again in conversation.
- While torna is the command to return, the phrase non tornare mai più is a common cinematic trope used for dramatic, permanent banishments.
- In Italian, the word tornare is used for returning to a place, while ritornare is often used to emphasize a return after a long absence or a more formal homecoming.
Examples in context
- Tom non è tornato.Tom didn't come back.This sentence shows how to express that someone has not come back using torna.Tatoeba #2610443 by Guybrush88, translation #2272383 by CK
- È tornato qui ieri?Did you come back here yesterday?This sentence is useful for asking if someone came back here yesterday using torna.Tatoeba #12253537 by Guybrush88, translation #12249817 by CK
- Vuoi tornare a casa?Do you want to come back home?This sentence shows how to ask if someone wants to come back home using torna.Tatoeba #5074399 by Guybrush88, translation #3871327 by CK
- Tornate presto!Come back soon!
- Torni domani, per favore.Come back tomorrow, please.
- Torna presto a casa!Come back home soon!
- Tornate da me, stasera!Come back to my place tonight!
- Torna immediatamente!Come back immediately!
- Tornate qui domani mattina!Come back here tomorrow morning!
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are talking at the train station.
- AlessandroTorna presto, Martina.Come back soon, Martina.
- MartinaNon preoccuparti, Alessandro.Don't worry, Alessandro.
- AlessandroA che ora torna il treno?What time does the train come back?
- MartinaTorna alle otto.It comes back at eight.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
