la fretta
hurry · haste
Sensazione o stato in cui si vuole fare qualcosa rapidamente, senza perdere tempo.
Fretta is an Italian noun that translates to "hurry" or "rush" in English. It generally refers to a feeling of urgency or being in a hurry to do something.
Meaning:
- Hurry / Rush: The sensation or action of needing to act quickly, often because of limited time.
- Impatience: Sometimes, it can also imply a certain impatience or eagerness to complete a task rapidly.
Parts:
- The word "fretta" does not have specific parts or prefixes; it is a feminine noun.
Usage:
- "Ho fretta" means "I am in a hurry."
- "Fare le cose con fretta" means "to do things quickly" (sometimes implying carelessly).
Synonyms:
- Urgenza (urgency)
- Corsa (rush, race)
- Impazienza (impatience), depending on context
Antonyms:
- Calma (calm)
- Tranquillità (tranquility)
- Pazienza (patience)
In summary:
Fretta represents the concept of needing to do something fast or the feeling of being pressed for time. It frequently carries a nuance that acting in fretta can lead to mistakes or lack of attention.
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Examples
Ho molta fretta oggi.noun
I am in a big hurry today.
La fretta non aiuta a fare un buon lavoro.noun
Haste does not help to do a good job.
Per la fretta, ho preso l’autobus sbagliato.noun
Because of the hurry, I took the wrong bus.
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