Buone vacanze
The English phrase "enjoy your vacation" is translated into Italian as Buone vacanze.
Buone vacanze is used to wish someone a pleasant time while they are on holiday.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "Good holidays".
Which one should you use?
Use Buon viaggio if the person is currently departing or traveling. However, Buone vacanze is used to wish them a good time during the holiday period itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Buone vacanze, the adjective buone is feminine plural to agree with the feminine plural noun vacanze.
When do people say it?
A common response to Buone vacanze is Grazie, anche a te! when speaking to a friend or Grazie, anche a Lei! when speaking formally.
Did you know?
- While vacanze refers to holidays, the singular vacanza comes from the Latin word for 'empty' or 'void'. It originally described a period of time that was empty of work or duty.
- Italians often distinguish between vacanze and ferie. While vacanze is used for students or general holidays, ferie specifically refers to the paid leave granted by an employer.
- The word vacanza can also mean a 'vacancy' or an 'opening' in a professional context, such as a job opening.
Examples in context
- Buona vacanza! Mi raccomando, divertiti e assapora ogni momento!Enjoy your vacation! Have fun and savor every moment!
- Buone vacanze, caro amico! Spero che il sole splenda e che tu possa rilassarti al massimo!Happy holidays, dear friend! I hope the sun shines and you can relax to the fullest!
- Buone vacanze a tutti!Have a good vacation, everyone!
- Ti auguro buone vacanze.I wish you a good vacation.
- Buone vacanze in montagna!Have a good vacation in the mountains!
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are colleagues saying goodbye at the office.
- FrancescoParto domani per la Sicilia.I am leaving for Sicily tomorrow.
- GiuliaChe bello! Buone vacanze, Francesco.How lovely! Enjoy your vacation, Francesco.
- FrancescoGrazie mille, Giulia!Thank you very much, Giulia!
- GiuliaDi nulla, a presto.You're welcome, see you soon.
