Italian Word of the Day
subito
/su-BI-to/ • adverb — 22nd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: immediately; right away
Examples
- Vieni qui, subito!
(Come here, right away!) - Ho bisogno della risposta subito.
(I need the answer immediately.) - È arrivato subito dopo di noi.
(He arrived right after us.)
Synonyms
- immediatamente
- adesso
- ora
Use 'subito' to indicate something should happen at once. It's common in spoken Italian for urgent requests or commands (e.g., in shops, restaurants, workplaces). Be aware it can sound abrupt if used directly with a person (e.g., 'Fallo subito!')—tone matters.
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