Italian Phrase
Andrò presto la mattina.
Meaning
The speaker is stating a future intention to leave early in the morning. It can refer to any activity that requires an early start – work, a trip, a meeting, etc.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to tell someone your plan to depart early, especially when discussing schedules, travel arrangements, or appointments that start in the morning.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Andròprestolamattina
Future Simple of andare
‘Andrò’ is the first‑person singular future of ‘andare’ (to go). It is formed from the stem ‘andr‑’ + the future ending ‘‑ò’.
Adverb ‘presto’
‘Presto’ means ‘early’ (or ‘quickly’) and modifies the verb, indicating the time of departure.
Definite article + noun
‘la mattina’ = ‘the morning’. ‘Mattina’ is a feminine noun, so it takes the article ‘la’.
🗨In Conversation
A che ora parti per la conferenza?
What time are you leaving for the conference?
Andrò presto la mattina.
I'll go early in the morning.
✕Common Mistakes
Andrò presto al mattina.
‘Al’ (a + il) is masculine; ‘mattina’ is feminine, so use ‘la mattina’.
Andrò presto mattina.
Italian nouns need a definite article in this context.
Andrò presto la mattine.
‘Mattine’ is the plural form; you need the singular ‘mattina’ for one morning.
↔Alternatives
Partirò presto la mattina.
I will leave early in the morning.
Mi alzerò presto domani.
I will get up early tomorrow.
Sarò fuori presto la mattina.
I will be out early in the morning.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, mornings are traditionally the most productive part of the day for business and school. Saying you’ll be ‘presto la mattina’ signals punctuality and respect for others’ schedules. Remember that ‘la mattina’ refers to a specific morning; for a general time of day you would say ‘di mattina’.