giorno festivo
The English phrase "public holiday" is translated into Italian as giorno festivo.
giorno festivo is a noun used to describe a national or regional holiday from work on a specific day.
Meaning: national or regional holiday from work on a specific day (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of giorno (day) and festivo (festive/holiday).
Which one should you use?
While giorno festivo refers specifically to a day when work or school is suspended, the word vacanza refers to a vacation or a trip. You can also use festività to refer to the concept of public holidays.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of giorno festivo is giorni festivi.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the term ponte meaning 'bridge' is used when a giorno festivo falls near a weekend, prompting people to take a day off to 'bridge' the gap.
- In Italy, if a giorno festivo falls on a Sunday, the holiday is not usually moved to the following Monday, meaning the day is effectively 'lost' for those seeking a break.
- When talking about religious holidays, Italians often use the term festa patronale instead of a general giorno festivo.
Examples in context
- Era un giorno festivo.It was a public holiday.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of giorno festivo.Tatoeba #9035966 by carlosalberto, translation #9035944 by carlosalberto
- Il 1º maggio è un giorno festivo in Italia.May 1st is a public holiday in Italy.
- La Festa della Repubblica è una festa nazionale in Italia.Republic Day is a national public holiday in Italy.
- Sono molto emozionato per il prossimo giorno di festa.I am very excited for the upcoming public holiday.
- Domani è un giorno festivo.Tomorrow is a public holiday.
- Non lavoriamo perché è un giorno festivo.We are not working because it is a public holiday.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are discussing their schedule for the upcoming week.
- AlessandroLunedì è un giorno festivo?Is Monday a public holiday?
- GiuliaSì, è un giorno festivo nazionale.Yes, it is a national public holiday.
- AlessandroAllora posso riposare.Then I can rest.
- GiuliaEsatto, goditi il tuo riposo!Exactly, enjoy your rest!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
