Learn how to use the Italian structure "stare per + infinitive" to talk about imminent actions. This lesson covers the conjugation with pronouns, practical examples, and highlights differences compared to English expressions for near-future events.
- The formula is: stare per + infinitive.
- This structure is used to talk about imminent actions.
| Pronome (Pronoun) | Formula (Formula) | Esempio (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Io | Sto per + infinito | Io sto per andare in montagna (I am about to go to the mountains) |
| Tu | Stai per + infinito | Tu stai per fare una vacanza (You are about to have a holiday) |
| Lui/Lei | Sta per + infinito | Lei sta per andare a casa (She is about to go home) |
| Noi | Stiamo per + infinito | Noi stiamo per cambiare lavoro (We are about to change jobs) |
| Voi | State per + infinito | Voi stare per andare al mare (You are about to go to the sea) |
| Loro | Stanno per + infinito | Loro stanno per cambiare città (They are about to change city) |
Exercise 1: Stare per + infinito
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
sta, stanno, stiamo, stai, Sta, sto
1.
... per piovere.
(It is about to rain.)
2.
Loro ... per andare in montagna.
(They are about to go to the mountains.)
3.
Io ... per andare a lavoro.
(I am about to go to work.)
4.
Tu ... per andare al mare.
(You are about to go to the beach.)
5.
... per nevicare.
(It is about to snow.)
6.
Noi ... per vedere la neve!
(We are about to see the snow!)
7.
Non uscite oggi, ... per arrivare un temporale.
(Don't go out today, a thunderstorm is about to arrive.)
8.
Lui ... per andare in montagna.
(He is about to go to the mountain.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Io ___ per partire per le vacanze estive a luglio.
(I ___ am about to leave for the summer holidays in July.)2. Tu ___ per andare in montagna in inverno.
(You ___ are about to go to the mountains in winter.)3. Lei ___ per visitare una città d'arte a settembre.
(She ___ is about to visit an art city in September.)4. Noi ___ per organizzare una festa di primavera.
(We ___ are about to organize a spring party.)5. Voi ___ per fare una gita al mare a giugno.
(You (plural) ___ are about to go on a trip to the sea in June.)6. Loro ___ per cambiare città in autunno.
(They ___ are about to change city in autumn.)
