How to Say ‘That's why I'm training now.’ in Italian
Per questo ora mi sto allenando
per KWEH-stoh OH-ra mi sto ah-leh-NAHN-doh
[per KWEH-stoh OH-ra mi sto ah-leh-NAHN-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Mi sto allenando] is the common way to say "I'm training/working out." The pattern [stare + verb ending in -ando/-endo] is the everyday "I'm doing it right now" form: [sto mangiando], [stiamo aspettando].
Phrase Breakdown
Per questo ora
per KWEH-stoh OH-ra
Words in this phrase
Per
[per]
For
Functioning as a preposition; typically used to indicate purpose.
Questo è per te.
This is for you.
questo
[KWEH-stoh]
this
Used to identify a specific thing or situation.
Questo problema è comune.
This problem is common.
ora
[OH-ra]
now
At the present time or moment.
Voglio farlo ora.
I want to do it now.
Mi sto allenando
mi sto ah-leh-NAHN-doh
Words in this phrase
mi
[mi]
I am
Used to express self-relation.
Mi vedo allo specchio.
I see myself in the mirror.
sto
[sto]
am
First person singular present of 'to be'.
Io sto bene.
I am well.
allenando
[ah-leh-NAHN-doh]
training
The action of undertaking physical or mental exercise to improve skills.
Mi sto allenando per la gara.
I am training for the race.
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