in time

in tempo

Prima che sia troppo tardi per fare qualcosa o prima che qualcosa cominci.

In inglese semplice: Before it is too late to do something or before something starts.

• We got home in time for dinner.
• He reached the station in time to catch his train.
• Will you finish the report in time?

Come si usa: in time for something (We arrived in time for dinner.); in time to + verb (She ran in time to catch the bus.)

Sinonimi: early enough

Contrari: too late

Espressioni comuni: arrive in time, in time for something, in time to help, in time to eat

col tempo

Dopo che è passato un po’ di tempo, soprattutto quando un cambiamento avviene lentamente.

In inglese semplice: After some time has passed, especially when a change happens slowly.

• You will feel better in time.
• In time, she learned to trust him.
• The pain will fade in time.

Sinonimi: eventually, with time

Espressioni comuni: improve in time, heal in time, in time someone

a tempo, a ritmo

Seguendo il ritmo regolare della musica o di un altro movimento ripetuto.

In inglese semplice: Following the same steady beat as music or another repeated movement.

• Clap your hands in time.
• She tapped her foot in time with the music.
• The soldiers marched in time with the band.

Come si usa: in time with something (The dancers moved in time with the drums.)

Sinonimi: in rhythm

Contrari: out of time

Espressioni comuni: clap in time, in time with music, dance in time