How do you say "I can't wait" in Italian?

"I can't wait" in Italian is "Non vedo l'ora". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘I can't wait’ in Italian

Q: What does "Non vedo l'ora" mean in English?

"Non vedo l'ora" means "I can't wait" in English. Usage tip: [Non vedo l'ora] is an idiom: literally [I don't see the hour], but it means [I can't wait]. It's often followed by [di] + verb, as in [non vedo l'ora di rivedervi].

Non vedo l'ora

non VEH-doh l OH-rah

[non VEH-doh l OH-rah]

💬 Usage Tip: [Non vedo l'ora] is an idiom: literally [I don't see the hour], but it means [I can't wait]. It's often followed by [di] + verb, as in [non vedo l'ora di rivedervi].

Phrase Breakdown

Non vedo

non VEH-doh

I can't see / I do not see

Part of the fixed expression non vedo l'ora, used to say you are eager for something.

Example

Non vedo bene da lontano.

I can’t see well from far away.

Words in this phrase

Non

[non]

not

Used to make the verb negative.

Example

Non riesco a restare fino a tardi.

I can’t manage to stay until late.

vedo

[VEH-doh]

I see

Literal meaning of 'vedo', though here it forms an idiom.

Example

Vedo già la tavola apparecchiata nella mia mente.

I can already see the set table in my mind.

L'ora

l OH-rah

the hour / the time

In this expression it means 'the moment' or 'the time' when something will happen.

Example

Aspetto l'ora di partire.

I’m waiting for the time to leave.

Words in this phrase

[l]

the

Short form of the feminine article before a vowel.

Example

L' idea di rivederli mi rende felice.

The idea of seeing them again makes me happy.

ora

[OH-rah]

hour / time

In this fixed expression, it contributes to the meaning 'I can't wait'.

Example

È quasi ora di uscire per il pranzo.

It’s almost time to leave for lunch.

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