Italian Phrase
Sì, ho impostato la sveglia.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that they have set the alarm, usually for a specific time. It conveys a completed action that is relevant to the current situation, such as preparing to wake up early.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks if you have set an alarm, when you want to reassure a travel companion that you’ll be up on time, or when you’re discussing your morning routine.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìhoimpostatolasveglia
Sì (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes/no question, equivalent to 'yes' in English.
Present Perfect (ho impostato)
Formed with the auxiliary verb 'avere' + past participle; expresses a completed action relevant to the present.
Impostare (to set)
A regular -are verb meaning 'to set' or 'to program', often used with devices like alarms.
La sveglia (the alarm)
A feminine noun; the article must agree in gender (la, not il). It can refer to a physical alarm clock or a digital alarm.
🗨In Conversation
Hai già impostato la sveglia per domani?
Have you already set the alarm for tomorrow?
Sì, ho impostato la sveglia.
Yes, I set the alarm.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, ho impostato il sveglia.
‘Sveglia’ is feminine, so the correct article is ‘la’.
Sì, ho impostare la sveglia.
After ‘ho’ you need the past participle ‘impostato’, not the infinitive.
Sì, ho impostato sveglia.
The noun needs its definite article.
↔Alternatives
Sì, ho programmato la sveglia.
Yes, I programmed the alarm.
Sì, ho messo la sveglia.
Yes, I put the alarm (on).
Sì, la sveglia è pronta.
Yes, the alarm is ready.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, many people still use a traditional 'sveglia' (alarm clock) on the bedside table, especially in households with children. However, smartphones have largely replaced them, so you’ll often hear 'impostare la sveglia' referring to setting an alarm on a phone. The phrase works in both contexts, but keep the article feminine (la sveglia).