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How to say "Easter" in Italian

Written by: Heather Broster

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INTRODUCTION

Easter is just days away and that means it’s time to paint some eggs, spend time with the people you love, and brush up on your Italian Easter vocabulary!

HOW TO SAY "EASTER" IN ITALIAN

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The word for "Easter" in Italian is "Pasqua". It comes from the Latin pascha (“Passover”) which in turn can be traced back to the Hebrew פֶּסַח‎ (pésakh).

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Did you know that... Pasqua is also an Italian surname. It was given to someone who was born this day.

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Do you know how to wish someone a "Happy Easter" in Italian?

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Buona pasqua!

Happy Easter!

Find out more about this greeting and listen to the pronunciation in our full article!

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Buona pasqua a tutti! Happy Easter everyone!

Buona pasqua a te! Happy Easter to you!

Learn about even more Easter words in Italian!

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