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How to Say ‘Lunch is ready’ in Italian

Il pranzo è pronto

eel Pran-tso eh PRON-to

[eel Pran-tso eh PRON-to]

🇮🇹 In Italy: Sunday pranzo with family is the big meal of the week and can last hours. When this is called out, go straight to the table, since pasta waits for nobody.

Phrase Breakdown

Il pranzo

eel Pran-tso

Lunch

'Il' is the masculine article. 'Pranzo' is lunch, the main midday meal in Italy. The 'z' sounds like 'dz': 'PRAN-dzo'.

Example

Il pranzo è all'una.

Lunch is at one o'clock.

Words in this phrase

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

pranzo

[Pran-tso]

Lunch

A meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically lighter or less formal than an evening meal.

Example

Oggi il pranzo sarà leggero.

Today's lunch will be light.

è pronto

eh PRON-to

is ready

'È' (is) carries an accent and has an open 'eh' sound. 'Pronto' agrees with masculine 'pranzo'. Roll the 'r' lightly: 'PRON-toh'.

Example

La cena è pronta, il caffè è pronto.

Dinner is ready, the coffee is ready.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.

Example

Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.

When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.

pronto

[PRON-to]

ready

Fully prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use.

Example

Il pasto sarà pronto presto.

The meal will be ready soon.

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