buona Pasqua
/ˈbwɔ.na ˈpas.kwa/
The English phrase "happy Easter" is translated into Italian as buona Pasqua. Wiktionary also lists felice Pasqua.
Meaning: an expression used during Easter (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| buona Pasqua | /ˈbwɔ.na ˈpas.kwa/ |
| felice Pasqua | /feˈli.t͡ʃe ˈpas.kwa/ (word by word) |
buona Pasqua is an expression used during the Easter holiday. It is used both as a standalone greeting and as part of a longer wish, such as Ti auguro una buona Pasqua.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase buona Pasqua literally translates to "good Easter".
Which one should you use?
buona Pasqua is the standard and most natural way to say "Happy Easter" in Italian. While felice Pasqua exists, it is much less common and can sound like a literal translation from English.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as part of a sentence like "I wish you a happy Easter", the indefinite article una is used before buona Pasqua.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- If you see a person with the surname Pasqua, it historically signifies that they were born during the Easter season.
- In Italy, it is common to accompany a greeting like buona Pasqua with the gift of a colomba, a dove-shaped cake.
- In traditional Italian settings, buona Pasqua is often exchanged alongside the 'Paschal kiss' or a formal cheek-kiss greeting.
Examples in context
- Ti auguro una buona Pasqua.I wish you a happy Easter.This sentence shows how to use buona Pasqua within a longer wish.Tatoeba #3190741 by Guybrush88, translation #9224033 by CK
- Buona Pasqua!Happy Easter!This sentence shows how to use buona Pasqua as a standalone greeting.Tatoeba #1255509 by Guybrush88, translation #66762 by papabear
- Buona Pasqua a tutta la famiglia!Happy Easter to the whole family!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends greet each other during a Sunday lunch.
- AlessandroCiao Sofia, buona Pasqua!Hi Sofia, happy Easter!
- SofiaGrazie Alessandro, anche a te!Thanks Alessandro, to you too!
- AlessandroHai già mangiato l'uovo di cioccolato?Have you eaten your chocolate egg yet?
- SofiaSì, era buonissimo!Yes, it was delicious!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy Easter” translations and entries buona Pasqua, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (felice, Pasqua) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pasqua, felice, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
