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Italian Phrase

Ho una riunione alle due del pomeriggio.

/ɔ ˈu.na rjuˈnjo.ne ˈal.le ˈdu.e del po.meˈrid.dʒo/
Meaning"I have a meeting at two in the afternoon."
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Meaning

This phrase is used to state a scheduled professional or formal appointment at a specific time. It combines the verb 'avere' (to have) with the noun 'riunione' (meeting) and a time expression. It clearly specifies the time of day to avoid ambiguity between AM and PM.

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When to use

Use this in professional settings when discussing your schedule with colleagues or clients. It is also suitable for formal academic contexts or when coordinating group activities.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Hounariunionealleduedelpomeriggio

1

Ho

The first person singular of the verb 'avere' (to have). Note that the 'h' is always silent in Italian.

2

Alle

A combined preposition (a + le) used before plural hours to indicate 'at'.

3

Del pomeriggio

A phrase meaning 'of the afternoon' used to distinguish PM from AM in the 12-hour time format.

🗨In Conversation

A

Sei libero per un caffè dopo pranzo?

Are you free for a coffee after lunch?

Purtroppo no, ho una riunione alle due del pomeriggio.

Unfortunately no, I have a meeting at two in the afternoon.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Io sono una riunione alle due.

    Use 'ho' (from avere) to indicate having an appointment, not 'sono' (from essere).

  • Ho una riunione a due del pomeriggio.

    Time expressions use 'alle' (the contraction of a + le) for hours from 2 to 12.

↔Alternatives

  • Ci vediamo alle due.

    We see each other at two.

  • Ho un appuntamento alle quattordici.

    I have an appointment at 14:00.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, while official schedules like trains or office calendars often use the 24-hour clock (quattordici), spoken Italian frequently uses the 12-hour clock followed by 'del pomeriggio' to clarify. Business culture values clear communication regarding availability, especially around the traditional lunch window.