orario
/oˈra.rjo/masculine
The Italian word for timetable is orario.
orario is used to describe a structured schedule of events. For specific contexts, you may use common phrases such as orario scolastico for a school timetable or orario ferroviario for a train timetable.
Meaning: a structured schedule of events (noun)
Which one should you use?
While orario is the standard term for a schedule, in formal contexts you might encounter programma when referring to a timetable for shows or specific events or calendario when discussing a timetable that involves specific dates.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of orario is orari.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈra.rjo/. The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- If a train is not following its orario, Italians might say it is in ritardo. Interestingly, ritardo shares a root with the English word 'tardy'.
- The word orario is closely linked to orologio, the word for 'clock'. Both words stem from the concept of measuring time in hours.
- The word orario can be used as an adjective to describe something relating to hours, such as il regime orario for a 'time regime' or 'shift pattern'.
Examples in context
- Posso avere un orario?May I have a timetable?This sentence is useful for asking to receive a timetable.Tatoeba #4715752 by Guybrush88, translation #264084 by CK
- Tom guardò l'orario dei treni.Tom looked at the train timetable.This sentence is useful for describing someone looking at a train timetable.Tatoeba #8328309 by Guybrush88, translation #8327718 by Hybrid
- Sulla lavagna c'è scritto il vostro nuovo orario.On the chalkboard is written your new timetable.This sentence is useful for noting that a new timetable is written on a chalkboard.Tatoeba #517938 by Pharamp, translation #753329 by AlanF_US
- Devo consultare l'orario dei treni per pianificare il mio viaggio.I need to check the train timetable to plan my trip.
- L'ufficio pubblica il calendario delle riunioni mensili.The office publishes the timetable of monthly meetings.
- Sto cercando il programma del concerto di stasera.I'm looking for the timetable of tonight's concert.
- Hai consultato la tabella di marcia dell'escursione in montagna?Have you checked the timetable for the mountain hike?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are discussing their university classes.
- LorenzoGiulia, hai già visto il nuovo orario?Giulia, have you seen the new timetable yet?
- GiuliaSì, ma l'orario è molto pesante.Yes, but the timetable is very heavy.
- LorenzoA che ora inizia la prima lezione?What time does the first lesson start?
- GiuliaInizia alle otto, secondo l'orario.It starts at eight, according to the timetable.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “timetable” translations and entries orario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
