buonanotte tesoro
/ˌbwɔ.naˈnɔt.te teˈzɔ.ro/word by word
The English phrase "good night darling" is translated into Italian as buonanotte tesoro.
This phrase is used to wish a romantic partner or a loved one a good night.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˌbwɔ.naˈnɔt.te teˈzɔ.ro/. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word tesoro shares its DNA with the English word 'thesaurus', as both stem from the Greek word for a 'storehouse' of valuable items.
- The term tesoro is gender-neutral. It can be used for a boyfriend, a girlfriend, a son or a daughter without changing the ending of the word.
- In Italy, buonanotte is only used when someone is actually going to sleep or leaving for the night. If you are just greeting someone in the evening, you must use buonasera instead.
Examples in context
- Buona notte, amore mio. Dormi bene!Good night, my love. Sleep well!
- Buona notte anche a te, caro. Ti amo.Good night to you too, darling. I love you.
- Notte, cara. Fai sogni d'oro!Good night, dear. Sweet dreams!
- Grazie, tesoro. Buona notte anche a te.Thank you, sweetheart. Good night to you too.
- Buonanotte tesoro, sogni d'oro.Good night darling, sweet dreams.
- Ti amo, buonanotte tesoro.I love you, good night darling.
- A domani, buonanotte tesoro.See you tomorrow, good night darling.
Example conversation
A couple is getting ready to sleep in their apartment.
- GiuliaSono molto stanca, vado a dormire.I am very tired, I am going to sleep.
- MatteoVa bene, buonanotte tesoro.Alright, good night darling.
- GiuliaBuonanotte a te, caro.Good night to you, dear.
- MatteoDormi bene.Sleep well.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (buonanotte, tesoro) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buonanotte, tesoro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
