Imminent Periphrases — Stare per, Essere sul punto di — Perifrasi Verbali — Verbal Periphrases (B2)

Perifrasi Verbali — Verbal Periphrases·Imminent Periphrases — Stare per, Essere sul punto di

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Rule reminder

'Stare per + inf' = about to (do) — immediate future, everyday. 'Essere sul punto di + inf' = on the verge of — dramatic/critical moment. Both can be conjugated in any tense.

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I was about to reply to your email when the system crashed. (everyday frustration). Best option?