Italian Phrase
Sono in un'altra chiamata adesso.
Meaning
Literally, 'I am in another call right now.' The speaker is currently engaged in a different phone or video conversation and therefore cannot talk at the moment.
When to use
Use this sentence in both formal and informal settings when you need to politely tell someone you’re busy on a different call—e.g., during business meetings, customer‑service chats, or casual chats with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sonoinun'altrachiamataadesso
Sono (essere)
The verb 'sono' is the first‑person singular present of 'essere' and is used to describe a state or location.
in (preposition)
The preposition 'in' introduces the place or situation you are in; with abstract nouns like 'chiamata' it means 'on' or 'in the middle of'.
un'altra (indefinite article + another)
A contraction of 'una altra', it agrees in gender with the feminine noun 'chiamata' and means 'another'.
chiamata (noun)
A feminine noun meaning 'call' (telephone or video).
adesso (adverb)
Means 'right now' or 'at this moment', adding immediacy.
🗨In Conversation
Puoi parlare un attimo?
Can you talk for a moment?
Sono in un'altra chiamata adesso.
I’m on another call right now.
✕Common Mistakes
Sto in un'altra chiamata adesso.
Use 'stare' with progressive actions (sto parlando), not with the preposition 'in' for being on a call.
Sono in un altro chiamata adesso.
'Chiamata' is feminine, so the article must be 'un''a' not 'un'.
↔Alternatives
Sto parlando con qualcun altro al momento.
I’m talking with someone else at the moment.
Sono occupato/a in un'altra chiamata.
I’m busy on another call.
Al momento sono in un'altra conversazione telefonica.
At the moment I’m in another telephone conversation.
Cultural Tip
In Italian business culture it’s considered courteous to let the other party know you’re on another call, especially if you need to reschedule or ask them to wait. Adding 'adesso' stresses that the situation is temporary, so the listener knows you’ll be free shortly.