a
to / at (preposition of place, time, or direction)
Definitions
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1
to (indicating direction or destination)
“Domani vado a Roma per lavoro con alcuni colleghi.”
Tomorrow I'm going to Rome for work with some colleagues.
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2
at (indicating location or time)
“Ci vediamo a casa mia verso le otto stasera.”
We'll see each other at my house around eight tonight.
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3
to (introducing an indirect object)
“Ho dato il libro a mia sorella prima di partire.”
I gave the book to my sister before leaving.
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4
used before an infinitive after certain verbs (to)
“Ho imparato a nuotare quando ero molto piccolo.”
I learned to swim when I was very young.
Word forms
- Usage
- Before a vowel it can become 'ad' in more formal or literary style (e.g. 'ad esempio'), though this is optional.
One of the most common Italian prepositions; its exact English equivalent depends heavily on context and the verb it follows.