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10 Italian Phrases to Use When You’re Busy or Running Late

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10 Italian Phrases to Use When You’re Busy or Running Late

I don’t know about you, but recently I have been feeling pretty filled to the brim with tasks to do, and that reminded me of all of the things I say in Italian to tell others that I have a lot on my plate.

I’m sure many of you are in the same boat, and so I thought I would share my favorite expressions with you.

1.) Ho una miriade di cose da fare. – I have a lot of things to do.

2.) Ho una marea di lavoro da svolgere. – I have a tide (a load) of work to carry out.

3.) Ho un sacco di cose da fare. – I have a sack of things to do./I have a lot on my plate.

4.) Sono impegnato/a – impegnatissimo/a. – I’m really busy.

5.) Sono sommerso/a dal lavoro! – I’m overwhelmed by work!

6.) Sono in ritardo! – I’m late!

7.) Scusi, possiamo parlare dopo? Sono di fretta. – Sorry, can we chat later? I’m in a rush.

8.) Vado di fretta. – I’m in a rush.

9.) Il tempo è volato! Scusi, devo scappare o farò tardi! – The time flew by! Sorry, I gotta’ run or I’ll be late!

If you’re saying this to a friend, use “scusami – sorry” instead of the formal “scusi.”

10.) Sto per perdere (il treno)! – I’m about to miss the train!

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