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Italian Phrase

Annota le date e gli orari.

/anˈno.ta le ˈda.te e ʎi oˈra.ri/
Meaning"Write down the dates and the times."
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Meaning

The sentence is a direct instruction meaning 'Write down the dates and the times.' It uses the informal imperative, so it’s appropriate when speaking to a peer, a student, or anyone you address with tu.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need someone to record calendar information, such as scheduling a meeting, planning a trip, or keeping a diary. It works well in both professional and casual contexts, as long as the relationship allows the informal tu form.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Annotaledateegliorari

1

Imperativo (tu)

Annota is the second‑person singular imperative of annotare, used to give a direct command or request.

2

Articolo determinativo plurale

le (feminine plural) precedes date, while gli (masculine plural) precedes orari; both mean 'the'.

3

Conjunction e

e simply links two nouns, equivalent to 'and' in English.

4

Nouns date & orari

date (feminine plural) means 'dates', orari (masculine plural) means 'times' or 'schedules'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Devo organizzare la conferenza. Puoi aiutarmi?

I have to organize the conference. Can you help me?

Certo! Annota le date e gli orari dei relatori.

Sure! Write down the dates and the times of the speakers.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Annoti le date e gli orari.

    Annoti is the formal imperative; using it with a friend sounds overly stiff.

  • Annota gli date e gli orari.

    gli is masculine; date is feminine, so the correct article is le.

  • Annota le date e orari.

    If you want to refer to a single time, use 'l’orario' (singular).

↔Alternatives

  • Segna le date e gli orari.

    Mark the dates and the times.

  • Scrivi le date e gli orari.

    Write the dates and the times.

  • Inserisci le date e gli orari nel calendario.

    Enter the dates and the times into the calendar.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian, the informal tu form is common among friends, classmates, and younger colleagues. If you’re speaking to a superior or someone you don’t know well, switch to the formal imperative: 'Annoti le date e gli orari.' Also, Italians often use both date and orari when planning events, because the exact hour matters as much as the day.