Italian Phrase
No, sono pronto per andare a letto.
Meaning
This phrase directly translates to "No, I am ready to go to bed." It's a straightforward way to express readiness for sleep, often used as a response to an invitation or a question about one's plans for the evening. The "No" at the beginning indicates a rejection of a previous suggestion or question, followed by the reason.
When to use
You would use this phrase when someone asks if you want to do something else (like watch TV, go out, or stay up late) and you want to politely decline because you're tired and ready for sleep. It's a common and natural way to end an evening.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nosonoprontoperandarealetto
No
"No" is the direct translation of "no" in English and is used in the same way to negate a statement or answer a question negatively.
Sono (essere)
"Sono" is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb "essere" (to be). It means "I am."
Pronto/a
"Pronto" means "ready." It's an adjective and must agree in gender and number with the subject. If the speaker were female, it would be "pronta."
Per + Infinitive
"Per" is a preposition often used to express purpose or intention, similar to "in order to" or "for" in English. When followed by an infinitive verb (like "andare"), it means "to do something."
Andare a letto
"Andare a letto" is a common idiomatic expression meaning "to go to bed." The preposition "a" is used before "letto" (bed) in this context.
🗨In Conversation
Vuoi guardare un altro episodio?
Do you want to watch another episode?
No, sono pronto per andare a letto.
No, I am ready to go to bed.
✕Common Mistakes
No, io sono pronto per andare a letto.
The subject pronoun "io" (I) is often omitted in Italian as the verb conjugation already indicates the subject. Including it can sound redundant or add unnecessary emphasis.
No, sono pronto di andare a letto.
The correct preposition to use before an infinitive indicating purpose or readiness is "per," not "di."
↔Alternatives
Sì, sono stanco/a, vado a letto.
Yes, I'm tired, I'm going to bed.
È ora di andare a dormire.
It's time to go to sleep.
Ho sonno, vado a letto.
I'm sleepy, I'm going to bed.
Cultural Tip
Italians often have a more relaxed approach to evening schedules, especially in warmer months, with dinner sometimes being quite late. However, expressing readiness for bed is universally understood. This phrase is polite and direct. It's common to say "Buonanotte" (Good night) when parting ways for the evening or going to bed.