celebrazione
/t͡ʃe.le.bratˈt͡sjo.ne/
The Italian word for celebration is celebrazione.
celebrazione is used to describe a social gathering for entertainment and fun, but it often carries a more formal, religious or official connotation than the English word celebration, such as a religious rite or a state ceremony. If you want to say to throw a big party, you can use the phrase fare una festa in grande or if you want to toast to the future, use brindare al futuro.
Meaning: social gathering for entertainment and fun (noun)
Which one should you use?
While celebrazione refers to a formal or solemn act of celebrating, the word festa is the much more common term used for a general social gathering, party or festive event. If you are referring to a formal commemoration or memorial celebration, use commemorazione. For a recurring celebration typically associated with an anniversary, the formal term is ricorrenza.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of celebrazione is celebrazioni.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of celebrazione is /tʃe.le.bratˈtsjo.ne/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- During a festa, Italians may use 'confetti' not as shredded paper, but as sugar-coated almonds given to guests as a celebratory gift.
- When using brindare to toast during a celebration, it is a common superstition in Italy to avoid crossing glasses with other guests.
- To 'toast' during a celebration, Italians use brindare, which comes from the old German word 'bringen' via the word for a drinking vessel.
Examples in context
- Dovremmo tenere una celebrazione, Tom.We should have a celebration, Tom.This sentence is useful for suggesting that one should have a celebration using celebrazione.Tatoeba #2827583 by Guybrush88, translation #2735481 by CK
- È una celebrazione.It's a celebration.This sentence is useful for stating that something is a celebrazione.Tatoeba #1953311 by Guybrush88, translation #1953309 by CM
- È stata una festa memorabileIt was a memorable celebration
- La ricorrenza del nostro anniversario di matrimonioThe celebration of our wedding anniversary
- Oggi facciamo un festeggiamento per il compleanno di LauraToday we're having a celebration for Laura's birthday
- Abbiamo organizzato un festino a sorpresa per il neo-laureatoWe organized a surprise celebration for the recent graduate
- Il giubilo era palpabile durante il festeggiamento del gol decisivoThe jubilation was tangible during the celebration of the winning goal
- La festa di Natale con la mia famiglia è sempre molto speciale.Christmas celebration with my family is always very special.
- Oggi è il nostro anniversario, facciamo una cena di festeggiamento.Today is our anniversary, let's have a celebratory dinner.
- Abbiamo organizzato un festino a sorpresa per il compleanno di Giulia.We organized a surprise celebration for Giulia's birthday.
- La ricorrenza del Carnevale viene festeggiata con sfilate di maschere e balli.The Carnival celebration is marked by mask parades and dances.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing a friend's graduation.
- GiuliaDobbiamo organizzare una celebrazione per Luca.We have to organize a celebration for Luca.
- MatteoHai ragione, lui sarà felicissimo!You are right, he will be very happy!
- GiuliaDove facciamo questa celebrazione?Where shall we have this celebration?
- MatteoPossiamo farlo al ristorante in centro.We can do it at the restaurant downtown.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry celebrazione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
