luna di miele
/ˈlu.na di ˈmjɛ.le/word by word
The Italian phrase for honeymoon is luna di miele.
The phrase luna di miele is used to refer to the trip taken by a newly married couple.
Meaning: trip taken by a newly married couple (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to moon of honey.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈlu.na di ˈmjɛ.le/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian phrase luna di miele is a calque of the English word 'honeymoon', meaning it was translated word for word from English rather than evolving from an ancient Italian custom.
- The word luna is not just the name for the moon in the sky, but also the specific name of the Roman goddess of the moon.
- In Italian culture, the luna di miele is often preceded by the viaggio di nozze, which specifically emphasizes the 'wedding journey' aspect of the trip.
Examples in context
- Tom e Mary sono in luna di miele.Tom and Mary are on their honeymoon.This sentence is useful for seeing how to say that a couple is currently on their honeymoon using luna di miele.Tatoeba #5426438 by dnnywld, translation #2955704 by CK
- Facciamo una seconda luna di miele.Let's have a second honeymoon.This sentence shows how to suggest having a second honeymoon using luna di miele.Tatoeba #9121664 by Bethanielle, translation #6552673 by OsoHombre
- Passò la sua luna di miele alle Maldive.He spent his honeymoon in the Maldives.This sentence demonstrates how to describe where someone spent their honeymoon using luna di miele.Tatoeba #1816560 by Guybrush88, translation #1816383 by Amastan
- Stiamo cercando un posto meraviglioso per la nostra luna di miele. Avete qualche consiglio?We are looking for a wonderful place for our honeymoon. Do you have any recommendations?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are talking about their wedding plans.
- LorenzoDove vuoi andare per la luna di miele?Where do you want to go for the honeymoon?
- GiuliaSogno una luna di miele in Giappone.I dream of a honeymoon in Japan.
- LorenzoÈ un'idea bellissima, Giulia!That is a wonderful idea, Giulia!
- GiuliaAllora iniziamo a risparmiare subito.Then let's start saving right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry luna di miele, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (luna, di, miele) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, luna, luna di miele, miele, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
