sogni d'oro
/ˈsoɲ.ɲi ˈd‿ɔ.ro/
The English phrase "nighty night" can be translated into Italian as sogni d'oro.
sogni d'oro is used to wish someone "sweet dreams" before they go to sleep.
Meaning: a farewell (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "golden dreams".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
sogni d'oro is an informal and affectionate expression. It is commonly used with family, partners or close friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses sogni, which is the plural form of sogno (dream).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsoɲ.ɲi ˈd‿ɔ.ro/
Did you know?
- If an Italian wants to wish someone an even deeper sleep than sogni d'oro, they might use the expression dormire come un ghiro, which means 'to sleep like a dormouse'.
- Beyond the bedside, the word oro in the phrase sogni d'oro is often linked to the 'golden age' or età dell'oro in Italian literature, symbolizing a lost paradise of perfection.
- While sogni d'oro is for the night, Italians often say buona nanna to young children. This uses the childish word nanna instead of the standard word for sleep.
Examples in context
- Sogni d'oro, tesoro.Sweet dreams, darling.
- Sogni d'oro a tutti.Sweet dreams to everyone.
- Ora vado a letto, sogni d'oro.I'm going to bed now, sweet dreams.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are saying goodnight in their apartment.
- AlessandroÈ tardi, vado a dormire.It's late, I'm going to sleep.
- ChiaraVa bene, sogni d'oro, Alessandro.Okay, sweet dreams, Alessandro.
- AlessandroGrazie, sogni d'oro anche a te, Chiara.Thanks, sweet dreams to you too, Chiara.
- ChiaraA domani!See you tomorrow!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sogni d'oro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
