tempo
/ˈtɛm.po/noun★Beginner
formal
Time; duration or period of time
Il tempo è un concetto fondamentale nella fisica.
Time is a fundamental concept in physics.
informal
Weather
Che tempo fa oggi?
What's the weather like today?
technical
Speed or pace (especially in music or sports)
Questo brano è in tempo di valzer.
This piece is in waltz time.
Collocations
a tempoin timeper tempoin timein tempo realein real time
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
in tempophrase
in time
perdere tempophrase
to waste time
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'tempo' depends heavily on context. In everyday conversation, it often refers to weather, while in technical contexts, it can mean speed or duration.
⚡Gold Rule
Weather vs. Time
To ask about the weather, use 'Che tempo fa?' To ask about time, use 'Che ore sono?' or 'Che ora è?'
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'tempus', meaning 'time'
📝Usage Notes
In Italian, 'tempo' can refer to both time and weather, depending on context. In music, it specifically refers to the speed or rhythm of a piece.
Word Breakdown
temp
time
root-o
noun ending
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese