impara in fretta
The English phrase "quick learner" can be expressed in Italian as impara in fretta.
The phrase is used to describe a person who is able to learn new skills or information rapidly. You can use the noun phrase una persona che impara in fretta to refer to the person themselves.
Which one should you use?
You can use the verb phrase impara in fretta to say someone learns quickly, whereas una persona che impara in fretta is the specific noun phrase equivalent to the noun "a quick learner".
Did you know?
- If you want to sound more idiomatic, you can say someone is un fulmine, which literally translates to 'a lightning bolt'.
- Italian uses the phrase essere sveglio, which literally means 'to be awake', to describe a quick learner or a sharp person. This suggests that mental agility is akin to being fully awake.
- While impara in fretta is common, Italians often use the expression prendere al volo, meaning 'to catch something on the fly', to describe someone who grasps concepts instantly.
Examples in context
- È un bravo ragazzo, impara in fretta.He is a good boy, he learns quickly.
- Mia figlia è molto intelligente, impara in fretta.My daughter is very intelligent, she learns quickly.
Example conversation
A manager is discussing a new employee with a colleague.
- SofiaFrancesco è un ottimo elemento.Francesco is an excellent employee.
- FrancescoSì, perché impara in fretta.Yes, because he learns quickly.
- SofiaÈ davvero un bravo ragazzo.He is really a good guy.
- FrancescoLo vedremo presto in azione.We will see him in action soon.
