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tempo

/ˈtɛm.po/
time or speed

Il tempo è denaro.

Time is money.


general

Time, duration, or the passage of time.

Non ho molto tempo oggi.

I don't have much time today.

Often used in expressions about time management or schedules.

general

Speed or pace, especially in music or physical activities.

Suona questo brano a un tempo più lento.

Play this piece at a slower tempo.

In music, 'tempo' refers to the speed at which a piece is played.

Collocations

a tempoat the correct speedperdere tempoto waste timein tempoin time

Synonyms

tempo liberoduratavelocità

Antonyms

eternitàlentezza

Related Phrases

in tempo realephrase
in real time
tempo liberophrase
free time

Pro Tip

Music Context

In music, 'tempo' refers to the speed of a piece, often measured in beats per minute (BPM).

Gold Rule

Time vs. Speed

Remember that 'tempo' can mean both 'time' and 'speed' depending on the context.

Word Origin

From Latin 'tempus', meaning 'time'.

Usage Notes

'Tempo' can refer to both the abstract concept of time and the specific speed of an activity, particularly in music.

Word Breakdown

temp
time
root
+
-o
noun ending
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese
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