all'aperto
/al.l‿aˈpɛr.to/
The English word 'outside' (meaning outdoors) can be translated into Italian as all'aperto. Wiktionary also lists all'aria aperta.
Meaning: outdoors (adv)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| all'aperto | /al.l‿aˈpɛr.to/ |
| all'aria aperta |
all'aperto is used as an adverb to describe activities or states occurring in nature or in open spaces, such as playing or dining.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase all'aria aperta literally translates to 'in the open air'.
Which one should you use?
While all'aperto is an adverb meaning 'outdoors', the related word esterno is used as an adjective or noun to refer to the 'outside' or 'exterior' of a building.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /al.l‿aˈpɛr.to/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Note that while all'aperto means 'outdoors', the most common and general term for 'outside' in Italian is fuori.
Did you know?
- In Italy, an aperitivo is a pre-dinner drink usually enjoyed all'aperto. The word aperitivo shares the same root as aperto, as it is meant to 'open' the appetite.
- While all'aperto means 'outdoors', the word aperto is also used to say a shop is 'open' for business. This creates a conceptual link between being 'open' to the air and being 'open' to customers.
- The word esterno is used in Italian cinema and theater scripts to mark an 'exterior' scene. It functions similarly to the English 'EXT.' used in screenplays.
Examples in context
- Loro amano giocare all'aperto.They love playing outside.This sentence is useful for showing how to use all'aperto with the verb 'giocare'.Tatoeba #13298243 by Guybrush88, translation #8243367 by josivangoncalves
- Perché non mangiamo all'aperto?Why don't we eat outside?Tatoeba #12036349 by Guybrush88, translation #9945121 by CK
- I gatti di Sami erano all'aperto.Sami's cats were outside.This sentence is useful for showing how to use all'aperto to describe a state of being.Tatoeba #13084093 by Guybrush88, translation #7237205 by OsoHombre
- Puoi aspettarmi fuori dal ristorante.You can wait for me outside the restaurant.
- Mi piace fare pic-nic all'aperto.I like having picnics outdoors.
- Il concerto si terrà all'aperto.The concert will take place outdoors.
- Sono stanco di stare in casa, voglio uscire fuori.I'm tired of being indoors, I want to go outside.
- Puoi lasciare le scarpe fuori.You can leave your shoes outside.
- Dobbiamo passare più tempo all'aria aperta.We need to spend more time outdoors.
- Voglio fare sport all'aria aperta.I want to do outdoor sports.
- La casa si trova un po' fuori mano, ma è bellissima.The house is a bit out of the way, but it's beautiful.
- Il negozio è fuori mano, ma vale la pena visitarlo.The shop is out of the way, but it's worth a visit.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are deciding where to have their lunch.
- MartinaIl tempo è bellissimo oggi.The weather is beautiful today.
- LorenzoAllora, mangiamo all'aperto?So, shall we eat outdoors?
- MartinaSì, è un'ottima idea.Yes, that is a great idea.
- LorenzoPrendo il cestino e andiamo.I will grab the basket and let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “outside” translations and entries all'aperto, all'aria aperta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
