solstizio
/solsˈtit.t͡sjo/masculine
The English word solstice is translated into Italian as solstizio.
solstizio is a masculine noun referring to the point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun.
Meaning: point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine noun solstizio becomes solstizi in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /solsˈtit.tsjo/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the solstizio d'estate is often associated with the magical notte di San Giovanni on June 24, where tradition says water has special healing powers.
- The Latin root 'sistere' in solstizio is also the ancestor of the English word 'resist', sharing the idea of standing against or staying in place.
- During the solstizio d'estate, many Italian towns hold 'falò' or large community bonfires to celebrate the light, a tradition much older than the modern astronomical measurement.
Examples in context
- Che cos'è un solstizio?What's a solstice?This sentence is useful for asking for a definition of solstizio.Tatoeba #12230832 by Guybrush88, translation #12230827 by Miktsoanit
- Oggi è il solstizio d'inverno.Today is the winter solstice.This sentence is useful for stating that today is the solstizio d'inverno.Tatoeba #12225221 by Guybrush88, translation #10130038 by sundown
- Il solstizio d'inverno sta arrivando.Winter solstice is coming.This sentence is useful for describing the approach of the solstizio d'inverno.Tatoeba #9708478 by Guybrush88, translation #9193473 by DJ_Saidez
- Che bello! Oggi è il giorno più lungo dell'anno!How wonderful! Today is the longest day of the year!
- L'inverno inizia con il solstizio d'invernoWinter begins with the winter solstice
- Il giorno del solstizio d'estate cade il 21 giugnoThe day of the summer solstice falls on June 21
- Il solstizio ha un significato simbolico profondo in diverse tradizioniThe solstice holds deep symbolic meaning in various traditions
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are talking about the change of seasons.
- ChiaraQuando cade il prossimo solstizio d'estate?When does the next summer solstice fall?
- LorenzoCredo che sia il ventuno giugno.I think it is June twenty-first.
- ChiaraSarà la giornata più lunga dell'anno!It will be the longest day of the year!
- LorenzoSì, il solstizio è sempre un momento speciale.Yes, the solstice is always a special moment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “solstice” translations and entries solstizio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries solstizio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
