stagioni
The English phrase "seasons" is translated into Italian as stagioni.
stagioni refers to the four divisions of the year based on weather and climate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is stagione. When using the plural form stagioni, you use the feminine plural article le to say "the seasons" as le stagioni.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'season' as a verb to describe adding salt or spices, the Italian verb 'stagionare' refers specifically to the long process of aging cheese or cured meats.
- The term stagionale is used as an adjective to describe workers who are hired only for a specific time of year, such as in tourism.
- In Italian fashion and business, one does not just talk about the 'seasons' of the year, but also refers to stagioni in terms of specific production cycles or market trends.
Examples in context
- Ci sono quattro stagioni.There are four seasons.This sentence is useful for stating the number of seasons.Tatoeba #11442928 by Guybrush88, translation #11406526 by ddnktr
- L'Australia ha quattro stagioni?Does Australia have four seasons?This sentence is useful for asking about the seasons in a specific country.Tatoeba #5380930 by Guybrush88, translation #3583366 by mikecash
- In un anno ci sono quattro stagioni.There are four seasons in a year.This sentence is useful for explaining how many seasons occur within a year.Tatoeba #635256 by Guybrush88, translation #27392 by CM
- Il paesaggio invernale è meraviglioso.The winter landscape is wonderful.
- È inverno adesso.It is winter now.
- Domani sarà estate.Tomorrow it will be summer.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are talking about the weather in Italy.
- FrancescoQual è la tua stagione preferita?What is your favorite season?
- SofiaMi piacciono molto le diverse stagioni.I really like the different seasons.
- FrancescoIo preferisco l'autunno.I prefer autumn.
- SofiaAnche a me piace questa parte dell'anno.I like this part of the year too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
