la prossima estate
In Italian, next summer is expressed as la prossima estate.
The phrase is used to refer to the summer season that follows the current one.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase la prossima estate literally translates to 'the next summer'.
Which one should you use?
You may also see l'estate prossima, which is a grammatically correct way to express the same meaning by placing the adjective after the noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, the definite article la is typically used before prossima estate when referring to the upcoming summer season.
Did you know?
- In Italy, talking about la prossima estate often implies a culture of 'Ferragosto', a massive national holiday on August 15 that shuts down many businesses.
- The word estate shares a root with the English word 'estivate', which means to spend a hot season in a dormant state, much like 'hibernate' for winter.
- The word estate shares an ancient root with the English word 'heat', both tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to burn'.
Examples in context
- Lo farò la prossima estate.I'm going to do that next summer.This sentence is useful for expressing a future intention involving la prossima estate.Tatoeba #6924198 by Guybrush88, translation #6663151 by CK
- Ti vedrò la prossima estate.I'll see you next summer.This sentence is useful for expressing a future meeting involving la prossima estate.Tatoeba #1481883 by Guybrush88, translation #953808 by CK
- Dove andrà la prossima estate?Where will you go next summer?This sentence is useful for asking about future travel plans involving la prossima estate.Tatoeba #6876523 by Guybrush88, translation #6770136 by CK
- Mi piacerebbe visitare l'Italia l'estate prossima.I would like to visit Italy next summer.
- Sto pianificando una vacanza in Sardegna l'estate prossima.I'm planning a vacation in Sardinia next summer.
- Ci vediamo l'estate che viene!See you next summer!
- Devo rinnovare il passaporto prima dell'estate prossima.I have to renew my passport before next summer.
- Che cosa vorresti fare durante l'estate che viene?What would you like to do next summer?
- I ragazzi sono eccitati per il campeggio l'estate prossima.The kids are excited about the camp next summer.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are planning their travel for the following year.
- GiuliaAndiamo in Grecia la prossima estate?Shall we go to Greece next summer?
- MatteoSì, è un'ottima idea, Giulia.Yes, it is a great idea, Giulia.
- GiuliaDovrei prenotare le vacanze ora?Should I book the holidays now?
- MatteoSì, facciamolo subito.Yes, let's do it right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estate, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
