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"Eight" in Italian: otto
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Eight in Italian is otto (OT-toh). Clock time is alle otto. Double t matters: otto, not oto.
Meeting time
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How to pronounce otto
Say it
OT-toh
/ˈɔt.to/
Otto stresses OT: OT-toh. Hold the double t.
"Eight" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| otto | eight The number. | The number. |
| alle otto | at eight Clock time. | Clock time. |
| le otto | eight o'clock Talking about the hour. | Talking about the hour. |
| otto euro | eight euros Prices. | Prices. |
How to use otto in real life
- 1Meeting time
Ci vediamo alle otto davanti al teatro.
Let's meet at eight in front of the theater.
Alle otto for the hour.
- 2Work shift
Oggi finisco alle otto e mezza.
Today I finish at eight-thirty.
Otto e mezza = 8:30.
- 3Buying tickets
Restano solo otto posti liberi.
Only eight seats are left.
Otto before a plural noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with otto
Incorrect: Arrivo alle oto.
Correct: Arrivo alle otto.
Write and say otto with double t.
Incorrect: Sono le otto ore.
Correct: Sono le otto.
Clock hours don't need ore in this phrase.
Good to know
Dinner invites often land around alle otto or later. Showing up much earlier can feel odd in the south especially.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Agreeing when to leave for dinner
ChatPal
Il tavolo è prenotato per le otto.
The table is booked for eight.
You
Allora esco di casa alle otto meno dieci.
Then I'll leave home at ten to eight.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Tra otto minuti ti mando l'indirizzo.
Perfect. In eight minutes I'll send the address.
You
Ok, resto in attesa.
Ok, I'll wait for it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eight" in Italian
How do I say at 8:00?
Alle otto.
How do I say 8:30?
Le otto e mezza.
What number comes before otto?
Sette (seven).
Why double t?
Otto needs it; a single t would sound wrong to Italians.
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