Sono pronto
/ˈso.no ˈpron.to/word by word
The English phrase "I am ready" is translated into Italian as Sono pronto.
Sono pronto is a statement used to say that one is prepared to do something.
Which one should you use?
The form of the phrase changes based on the gender of the speaker. Use the masculine form Sono pronto if you are male, and the feminine form Sono pronta if you are female.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition used after the phrase depends on what follows it. Use the preposition a if you are followed by a verb, such as in Sono pronto a partire. If you are followed by a noun, use the preposition per, such as in Sono pronto per la cena.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈso.no ˈpron.to/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word pronto is also the standard way to say 'hello' when answering the telephone. If you pick up a call in Italy, you are essentially saying 'I am ready' to listen.
- The Italian word pronto shares a root with the English word 'prompt'.
- The adjective pronto can be used to describe a person's wits. A person who is 'ready' in a mental sense is someone who is sharp and quick-thinking.
Examples in context
- Sono pronto a morire.I am ready to die.This sentence is useful for expressing readiness to die using Sono pronto.Tatoeba #920289 by rado, translation #1185673 by Sibelius
- Sono pronto a partire.I am ready to start.This sentence is useful for expressing readiness to depart using Sono pronto.Tatoeba #1530385 by Guybrush88, translation #258565 by CK
- Sono pronto per la morte.I am ready for death.This sentence is useful for expressing readiness for a noun like death using Sono pronto.Tatoeba #13313332 by Guybrush88, translation #246335 by CK
- Sono pronto/a per l'esameI am ready for the exam
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are leaving for a walk.
- FrancescoSono pronto, andiamo?I am ready, shall we go?
- SofiaAspetta un attimo, per favore.Wait a moment, please.
- FrancescoMa io sono pronto da dieci minuti!But I have been ready for ten minutes!
- SofiaOk, ora parto anch'io.Ok, I am leaving now too.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sono, pronto) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pronto, sono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
