How to Say “Bridal Shower” in Italian

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addio al nubilato
The English phrase "bridal shower" is translated into Italian as addio al nubilato.
addio al nubilato is used to describe a celebration held for a bride-to-be. In English, a distinction is often made between a gift-giving bridal shower and a bachelorette party, but in Italian, the term is used broadly to cover both types of events.
Meaning: celebration (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase addio al nubilato literally means "farewell to singlehood".

Did you know?

  • The word addio is used in the phrase for a bridal shower, yet in other contexts it is often reserved for final, permanent farewells.
  • The word addio is a contraction of a Dio, which literally means 'to God'.
  • While addio al nubilato is for the bride, the groom's equivalent is addio al celibato.

Examples in context

  • Organizziamo un addio al nubilato per lei.
    We are organizing a bridal shower for her.
  • L'addio al nubilato è stato molto divertente.
    The bridal shower was very fun.
  • Dove festeggeremo l'addio al nubilato?
    Where will we celebrate the bridal shower?

Example conversation

Sofia is telling Lorenzo about her plans for a friend.

  1. Sofia

    Lorenzo, devo pianificare l'addio al nubilato di Elena.
    Lorenzo, I have to plan Elena's bridal shower.
  2. Lorenzo

    Hai già scelto il luogo per la festa?
    Have you already chosen the place for the party?
  3. Sofia

    Sì, faremo tutto in un locale in centro.
    Yes, we will do everything in a place downtown.
  4. Lorenzo

    Sembra un'ottima idea, Sofia.
    That sounds like a great idea, Sofia.

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