marzo
/ˈmar.t͡so/masculine
The English word March is translated into Italian as marzo.
marzo refers to the third month of the Gregorian calendar. It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Which one should you use?
Do not confuse the month marzo with marcia, which refers to a march in the sense of a rhythmic way of walking or a musical piece. Additionally, marca refers to a border region.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, months like marzo are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence. To say 'in March', use the preposition a followed by the month, resulting in a marzo.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmar.tso/.
Did you know?
- In Italian folklore, there is a saying marzo pazzo, which means 'crazy March'. It refers to the unpredictable and volatile weather transitions during this month.
- The word marzo is derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. This reflects the ancient belief that the month was an auspicious time to begin military campaigns after the winter.
- While marzo is the month, the word marziale is used in Italian to describe something that is 'martial' or military in nature. Both words share a common root linked to the god Mars.
Examples in context
- Oggi è il 5 marzo.Today is March 5th.This sentence shows how to use marzo when stating a specific date.Tatoeba #706146 by Guybrush88, translation #703326 by papabear
- Sono fiori di marzo.They are March flowers.This sentence uses marzo to describe flowers belonging to that month.Tatoeba #12765275 by Guybrush88, translation #11937930 by LdjuherTaqvaylit
- Non la vedo da marzo.I haven't seen her since March.This sentence uses marzo to indicate a point in time starting from that month.Tatoeba #13355088 by Guybrush88, translation #13327193 by rul
- Martedì tredici marzoTuesday, the thirteenth of March
- La prima settimana di marzoThe first week of March
- Le persone marciavano pacificamente durante la manifestazione.People were marching peacefully during the demonstration.
- Tutte le truppe marceranno verso il centro città durante la parata.All the troops will march toward the city center during the parade.
- Molti studenti marciavano per le strade in segno di protesta.Many students were marching through the streets in a sign of protest.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their upcoming travel plans.
- AlessandroHai già prenotato per marzo?Have you already booked for March?
- SofiaSì, andiamo a Roma a marzo.Yes, we are going to Rome in March.
- AlessandroIl clima a marzo è bello?Is the weather nice in March?
- SofiaSì, è un mese piacevole.Yes, it is a pleasant month.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “march” translations and entries marzo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries marzo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
