primavera
/pri.maˈvɛ.ra/feminine
The English word 'spring' is translated into Italian as primavera.
primavera refers to the season between winter and summer in temperate climates. To say that something happens 'in spring', use the preposition 'in' followed directly by the word, resulting in in primavera.
Meaning: season between winter and summer in temperate climates (noun)
Which one should you use?
To describe things related to spring, you should use the adjective primaverile.
How does it change in a sentence?
primavera is a feminine noun. Because of this, it takes the feminine definite article la, forming la primavera.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /pri.maˈvɛ.ra/.
Did you know?
- The root of primavera, the Latin 'ver', is the same root found in the English word 'vernal', used in scientific terms like 'vernal equinox'.
- If you are talking about a 'spring' of water in Italian, you would never use the word primavera, but instead use sorgente.
- The famous painting 'Primavera' by Sandro Botticelli is one of the most iconic works of the Italian Renaissance and uses the season as an allegory for love.
Examples in context
- La primavera è qui.Spring is here.This sentence is useful for stating that the season has arrived using primavera.Tatoeba #1391647 by Guybrush88, translation #483530 by Swift
- Io odio la primavera.I hate spring.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal dislike for the season using primavera.Tatoeba #12922402 by Guybrush88, translation #12415644 by CK
- Non è ancora primavera.It isn't spring yet.This sentence is useful for saying that it is not yet spring using primavera.Tatoeba #7252885 by Guybrush88, translation #7197405 by CK
- Mi piace passeggiare in primavera.I enjoy walking in spring.
- La stagione primaverile offre un clima piacevole.The spring season provides pleasant weather.
- Che bello il sole in primavera!How beautiful the sun is in spring!
- 165 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are walking in a park during a sunny day.
- ChiaraAmo i fiori della primavera.I love the flowers of spring.
- MatteoSì, la primavera è bellissima.Yes, spring is beautiful.
- ChiaraIl tempo in primavera è perfetto.The weather in spring is perfect.
- MatteoHai ragione, Chiara.You are right, Chiara.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spring” translations and entries primavera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
