once

una volta

In una sola occasione.

In inglese semplice: One time only.

• I have been there once.
• We meet once a week.
• Please say that once again.

Come si usa: once a day/week/month (We water the plants once a week.)

Sinonimi: one time

Espressioni comuni: only once, once again, once a week

un tempo, una volta

In un periodo passato, di solito quando la situazione non è più la stessa.

In inglese semplice: At a time in the past, although usually no longer true.

• This building was once a school.
• I once knew a man who kept snakes.
• She was once very famous.

Sinonimi: formerly, previously

Espressioni comuni: once famous, once lived, once knew

una volta che, appena

Indica ciò che accade dopo un evento o quando si verifica una condizione.

In inglese semplice: After something happens or becomes true.

• Once you finish, you can leave.
• Call me once you get home.
• Once she understood the rules, the game was easy.

Come si usa: once + clause (Once the rain stops, we can go outside.)

Sinonimi: after, as soon as

Espressioni comuni: once ready, once you finish, once it arrives

una volta, una volta che

Indica che qualcosa avviene dopo un evento o un’azione specifica.

In inglese semplice: After a particular event or action has happened.

• Once finished, the cake needs to cool.
• Once back home, we unpacked our bags.
• Once the work is completed, we can relax.

Come si usa: once + clause (Once I have packed, we can leave.); once + past participle (Once signed, the agreement cannot be changed.)

Sinonimi: after

Espressioni comuni: once finished, once completed, once back home

una volta

Indica una sola occasione nel periodo specificato.

In inglese semplice: One time in a stated period.

• We go swimming once a week.
• She visits us once a year.
• Take this medicine once a day.

Come si usa: once a day/week/year (They meet once a month.)

Sinonimi: one time

Espressioni comuni: once a day, once a month, once a year

un tempo, una volta

Indica una situazione che esisteva prima, ma non esiste più.

In inglese semplice: At an earlier time, but no longer now.

• We were once friends.
• She was once a teacher here.
• This quiet village was once a busy port.

Sinonimi: formerly, previously

Espressioni comuni: once friends, once wealthy, once a teacher