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Italian Phrase

È per martedì prossimo.

/ɛ per marˈtɛ.di ˈprɔs.si.mo/
Meaning"It's for next Tuesday."
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Meaning

The sentence tells the listener that something is scheduled, due, or intended for next Tuesday. It can refer to a meeting, a deadline, a delivery, or any event that will happen on that day.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to set a clear deadline or confirm the date of an upcoming appointment. It works in both formal and informal contexts, from business emails to casual conversations with friends.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Èpermartedìprossimo

1

È (è)

Third‑person singular of the verb *essere* (to be). It is used here as a copula linking the subject (implicit) to the time expression.

2

per

Preposition meaning “for” or “by”. In temporal contexts it indicates a deadline or scheduled time.

3

martedì

The name of the day Tuesday. Days of the week are masculine nouns in Italian.

4

prossimo

Adjective meaning “next”. It must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it is masculine singular to match *martedì*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Quando consegnerai il rapporto?

When will you deliver the report?

È per martedì prossimo.

It's for next Tuesday.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • È a martedì prossimo.

    Using *a* instead of *per* changes the meaning; *a martedì prossimo* is not idiomatic for a deadline.

  • È per martedì prossima.

    Days of the week are masculine, so the adjective must be masculine singular (*prossimo*).

  • È martedì prossimo.

    Omitting *per* can be acceptable in casual speech, but it loses the nuance of a deadline.

↔Alternatives

  • Lo consegnerò martedì prossimo.

    I will deliver it next Tuesday.

  • La scadenza è martedì prossimo.

    The deadline is next Tuesday.

  • Ci vediamo martedì prossimo.

    We'll meet next Tuesday.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian, using *per* with a date emphasizes a deadline or intended time, whereas simply saying *martedì prossimo* can sound more like a statement of fact. Italians often confirm dates with *a che ora?* (at what time?) right after stating the day, especially in professional settings. Also, note that the adjective *prossimo* never changes for days of the week because they are always masculine singular.