non vedere l'ora
Parola del giorno | Word of the day
Today's Parola del Giorno is the verb expression non vedere l'ora, which means to be unable to wait or to long (to do something).
Don’t forget: the preposition di precedes the infinitive.
This is a very common Italian expression that you will encounter often. Try to work it into your every day writing and speaking.
See the expression used below in its context:
Non vedo l’ora di andare a studiare in Italia! Sono così entusiasta alla sola idea! Ho persino trovato una casa vicino Testaccio… sono al settimo cielo!
I can't wait to go study in Italy! I am so thrilled at the mere idea! I even found a house near Testaccio... I am on Cloud Nine!