baby shower
The English phrase 'baby shower' is translated as baby shower in Italian.
Because there is no traditional Italian equivalent for this specific American-style celebration, the English term baby shower is used directly in Italian.
Meaning: party (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In social settings, baby shower is the common term used. For a more descriptive and formal approach, you can use festa per il nascituro, which translates to 'party for the unborn child'.
Did you know?
- While baby shower is common, traditional Italian culture historically avoids celebrating a birth before the child is actually born due to ancient superstitions about 'bad luck'.
- If you were to describe a 'shower' of gifts in Italian using the literal translation doccia di regali, it would sound like a literal rain of objects falling from the sky rather than a gift-giving event.
- The phrase festa per il nascituro uses the word nascituro, a specific legal and formal term in Italian law referring to the 'conceptus' or the unborn child.
Examples in context
- Hai sentito della festa per il bebè di Marco e Anna?Have you heard about Marco and Anna's baby shower?
- Organizziamo un baby shower per Giulia.We are organizing a baby shower for Giulia.
- Il baby shower è stato bellissimo.The baby shower was beautiful.
- Ti piace l'idea di un baby shower?Do you like the idea of a baby shower?
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are discussing a gift for a friend.
- FrancescoChe regalo facciamo al baby shower di Sofia?What gift are we giving at Sofia's baby shower?
- MartinaPotremmo comprare un set di vestiti per neonati.We could buy a set of baby clothes.
- FrancescoOttima idea, lei lo apprezzerà molto.Great idea, she will really appreciate it.
- MartinaAllora lo prendiamo domani.Then let's get it tomorrow.
