Italian · expression

stare per

to be about to

expressions · set 10

Example sentences

Il treno sta per partire, corri!
The train is about to leave, run!
Sta per piovere, prendi l'ombrello.
It's about to rain, take the umbrella.
Il film sta per cominciare, spegni il telefono.
The movie is about to start, turn off your phone.

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