Pasqua
/ˈpas.kwa/feminine
Easter in Italian is Pasqua.
The word refers to the Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Meaning: Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Pasqua is a feminine noun and is almost always used with the definite article la.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpas.kwa/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
When do people say it?
During the holiday, it is typical to use the greeting Buona Pasqua.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the traditional Easter dessert is la colomba, a cake shaped like a dove to represent peace.
- If you are invited to a meal on the Monday after Easter, you are celebrating 'Pasquetta', which literally translates to 'little Easter'.
- Although Pasqua is the name for the Christian holiday, it shares the same linguistic root as the Jewish 'Passover' because of the Hebrew word 'pesach'.
Examples in context
- Tom odia la Pasqua.Tom hates Easter.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express a dislike for Pasqua.Tatoeba #11668203 by Guybrush88, translation #9977870 by CK
- Mennad odia la Pasqua.Mennad hates Easter.Tatoeba #11668201 by Guybrush88, translation #8049777 by OsoHombre
- Vera festeggia la Pasqua?Does Vera celebrate Easter?This sentence is useful for asking if someone celebrates Pasqua.Tatoeba #11668212 by Guybrush88, translation #10620726 by belvis
- Buona Pasqua a tutti!Happy Easter to everyone!
- Spero che tu abbia una buona Pasqua.I hope you have a good Easter
- Sto organizzando un picnic per Pasquetta.I'm organizing a picnic for Easter Monday.
- Auguri di Pasqua in ritardo!Late Easter greetings!
- 63 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are talking about their holiday plans.
- ChiaraCosa fai per la Pasqua?What are you doing for Easter?
- AlessandroVado a trovare i miei genitori.I am going to visit my parents.
- ChiaraAndrai in campagna per la Pasqua?Will you go to the countryside for Easter?
- AlessandroSì, loro abitano in un piccolo villaggio.Yes, they live in a small village.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Easter” translations and entries Pasqua, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pasqua, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
