Italian Phrase
È fissato per le tre.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate that an event, meeting, or appointment has been officially set for a specific time. The word 'fissato' is the past participle of 'fissare', meaning to fix or establish, and 'per le tre' specifies the designated time slot.
When to use
Use this phrase in professional or formal contexts when confirming a scheduled time for a meeting, a doctor's visit, or a reservation. It emphasizes that the time is firm and has been agreed upon.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èfissatoperletre
Passivo con Essere
'È fissato' uses the verb 'essere' (to be) plus the past participle to create a passive state, indicating something has been set.
Preposizione 'per'
The preposition 'per' is used here to indicate a designated future time or a deadline for which something is planned.
🗨In Conversation
A che ora è l'incontro con il capo?
What time is the meeting with the boss?
È fissato per le tre.
It is scheduled for three o'clock.
✕Common Mistakes
È fissato a le tre.
When expressing a scheduled deadline or a set time for an event in the future, 'per' is used instead of 'a'.
È fissato per tre.
In Italian, you must use the definite article 'le' before hours, as hours are feminine plural (le ore).
↔Alternatives
L'appuntamento è alle tre.
The appointment is at three.
Inizia alle tre.
It starts at three.
Cultural Tip
While Italians are sometimes stereotyped as being relaxed with time, for business and medical appointments, 'fissato' implies a strict schedule. In informal speech, 'le tre' usually refers to 3:00 PM (15:00), but in official transport or military contexts, the 24-hour clock is preferred.