Translation of Italian word "ieri" to English
ieri
/ˈjɛ.ri/
How to use
Used to indicate a past event or action.
🇬🇧 English
yesterday
Example
Ieri ho incontrato un vecchio compagno di scuola.
Yesterday I met an old schoolmate.
La pioggia di ieri ha rinfrescato l'aria.
Yesterday's rain refreshed the air.
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Common phrases
- ieri mattina— yesterday morning
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Frequency rank: #82 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "ieri" mean?▼
The Italian word "ieri" means "yesterday" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Nel giorno precedente a oggi." (which translates as "Yesterday I met an old schoolmate.").
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