Italian Phrase
Vale per 90 minuti.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that something – a ticket, a coupon, a pass – remains valid for a period of ninety minutes from the moment it is used.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to explain the time limit of a transport ticket, a museum entry pass, a parking voucher, or any service that expires after a set number of minutes.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Valeper90minuti
Vale (impersonal verb)
‘Vale’ is the third‑person singular present of *valere* used impersonally, meaning ‘it is valid / it counts’.
per (preposition)
‘per’ introduces the duration or purpose, here translating to ‘for’ in English.
90 (numeral)
In spoken Italian you would say *novanta*; the digit is fine in writing, especially on tickets.
minuti (plural noun)
‘minuti’ is the plural of *minuto* and must agree with the numeral (90 minuti).
🗨In Conversation
Quanto tempo dura il biglietto?
How long does the ticket last?
Vale per 90 minuti.
It’s valid for 90 minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
Vale per 90 minuto.
The noun must be plural because the number 90 is plural.
Vale per 90 minuti.
When speaking, say *novanta minuti*; using the digit is fine in writing but can sound odd in conversation.
È vale per 90 minuti.
Do not use *è* with *vale* together (e.g., *È vale per…*). Choose one: *Vale* or *È valido*.
↔Alternatives
È valido per 90 minuti.
It is valid for 90 minutes.
Ha una durata di 90 minuti.
It lasts for 90 minutes.
Può essere usato per 90 minuti.
It can be used for 90 minutes.
Cultural Tip
In Italy most public‑transport tickets are sold with a time‑based validity (e.g., ‘valido per 90 minuti’). The phrase is neutral and works in both formal signage and casual conversation. When speaking, replace the digit with the word *novanta*; on printed tickets the numeral is common.