A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "In five minutes" in Italian
Use 'tra cinque minuti' for saying you'll be ready or arrive in five minutes.
tra cinque minuti
trah CHEEN-kweh mee-NOO-teeneutral
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Tell your friend you'll meet them downstairs in five minutes. Say you'll finish preparing dinner in five minutes.
Alternatives
- fra cinque minutiThis is a common synonym, equally usable.
- in cinque minutiLess common for future events, more for describing a duration.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'tra' and 'in'
'Tra' or 'fra' indicates a future time frame, while 'in' can describe a completed duration.
Pronouncing 'cinque'
The 'c' is hard like 'k', and the 'qu' sounds like 'kw'. Don't say 'chin-kway'.
Frequently asked
how to say in 5 minutes italian
The most common way is 'tra cinque minuti'. You can also use 'fra cinque minuti'.
is 'tra cinque minuti' formal or informal
It's a neutral phrase and works in almost all situations. You don't need a more formal or informal version.
what does tra cinque minuti mean
It literally means 'between five minutes', but it's used to say 'in five minutes' from now.
