Across the globe, the concept of independence holds a significant place in the historical narratives of numerous nations. Whether it is the 4th of July in the United States, Bastille Day in France, or La Festa della Repubblica in Italy, these national holidays provide a collective opportunity for citizens to reflect upon their shared history, …
When I first starting learning Italian, I remember attempting to translate the phrase “(That is) good to know!” in various ways, none of which were remotely correct. The most cringeworthy attempt was probably Bello di sapere quello! which generated quite a few laughs from my work colleagues. So let me save you the trouble I …
International Women’s Day, which has been annually observed every March 8th since 1911, is a celebration of the economic, political and social contributions of women in society, as well as a call to action to raise awareness about continued inequality, stereotypes, and discrimination. In Italian, this day is formally known as La giornata internazionale della …
Valentine’s Day, known as San Valentino in Italian, is a special occasion celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a time to express your deepest love and affection towards your romantic partner in life. If you want to impress your Italian partner or friends, you can greet them with the phrase Buon San …
If you’ve been studying Italian for at least a few months, you probably already know how to say Merry Christmas in Italian. But what do Italians say on Christmas Eve? In Italian, Christmas Eve is most commonly known as la Vigilia di Natale, with vigilia referring to the eve of a festival or holy day …
Il Natale è alle porte is a very common expression used when Christmas is only days away. It literally translates as “Christmas is at the doors” and equates to the English expressions: Il Natale è alle porte. Christmas is just around the corner. The use of the definite article il (the) is optional. You can …