a
to, at, in
Beginner Preposition
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Pronunciation
/a/
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Cultural Note
Like di, the preposition a combines with articles: a + il = al, a + la = alla, a + i = ai. It indicates direction, location, time, and manner. The common greeting 'a presto' (see you soon) and 'a domani' (see you tomorrow) use this preposition.
📝 Example Sentences
Vado a casa.
I am going home.
Sono a scuola.
I am at school.
A che ora?
At what time?