estate
/esˈta.te/feminine
The English word "summer" is translated into Italian as estate.
estate is a noun used to refer to the hottest season of the year. When you want to talk about spending the summer on holiday in a particular place, you can use the verb villeggiare or the phrase passare l'estate.
Meaning: hottest season (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Because estate begins with a vowel, the definite article la is elided to l’ in the singular form, resulting in l'estate.
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈta.te/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- While estate refers to the season, the specific Italian concept of villeggiatura describes the traditional custom of retreating to a country house to escape the city heat.
- The Italian word estate is a distant relative of the English word 'estivate', which means to spend the summer in a dormant state, similar to how 'hibernate' refers to winter.
- The intense heat of the season is reflected in the word's history, as it stems from a root meaning 'to burn' or 'fire'.
Examples in context
- Ma è già estate?But is it summer already?This sentence is useful for asking if the season has arrived.Tatoeba #3964062 by Guybrush88, translation #12386739 by Miktsoanit
- È estate a Parigi.It's summer in Paris.This sentence shows how to state where the summer is occurring.Tatoeba #9753998 by Guybrush88, translation #9505055 by DJ_Saidez
- A te piace l'estate?Do you like summer?This sentence is used for expressing a personal preference for the season.Tatoeba #6679304 by Guybrush88, translation #24339 by CK
- La bellezza dell'estate non conosce confini.The beauty of summer knows no boundaries.
- La stagione estiva regala colori e profumi unici.The summer season offers unique colors and scents.
- La stagione calda è il momento ideale per una pausa rinfrescante al mare.The hot season is the perfect time for a refreshing break by the sea.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are talking about their vacation plans.
- FrancescoAndiamo al mare quest'estate?Shall we go to the seaside this summer?
- SofiaSì, l'estate è il mio periodo preferito.Yes, summer is my favorite time of year.
- FrancescoPreferisci l'estate o l'inverno?Do you prefer summer or winter?
- SofiaPreferisco sicuramente l'estate!I definitely prefer summer!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “summer” translations and entries estate, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estate, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
