tramonto
/traˈmon.to/masculine
The English phrase 'sunset' is translated into Italian as tramonto. If unsure, use tramonto. Wiktionary also lists occaso.
Meaning: time of day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tramonto | /traˈmon.to/ | masculine |
| occaso | /okˈka.zo/ | masculine |
The term refers to the time of day when the sun disappears below the horizon. You can describe a sunset as spettacolare (spectacular), colorato (colorful) or romantico (romantic).
What does it mean word for word?
The word tramonto comes from the verb tramontare, which means 'to pass beyond' or 'to set' in reference to the sun.
Which one should you use?
tramonto is the standard, everyday word for sunset used in most contexts. In contrast, occaso is a more formal or poetic term used in literature, often to describe the setting of the sun or the decline of an era.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'at sunset', use the prepositional phrase al tramonto. Both tramonto and occaso are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/traˈmon.to/. The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word for 'North' is Nord, but the term for the north wind is Tramontana, sharing the same root as tramonto because it blows from 'beyond the mountains'.
- The formal term occaso shares its Latin roots with the English word 'occasion', though they have drifted into very different meanings.
- The word tramonto literally means 'to set beyond the mountains'.
Examples in context
- Un bel tramonto, vero?A beautiful sunset, isn't it?This sentence is useful for expressing an opinion about a sunset using tramonto.Tatoeba #1318437 by Guybrush88, translation #402411 by CK
- È impegnato dall'alba al tramonto.He's busy from sunrise to sunset.This sentence shows how to use tramonto when describing a period of time from sunrise to sunset.Tatoeba #13039808 by Nuel, translation #13039807 by Nuel
- Questo è il tramonto dal traghetto.This is the sunset from the ferry.This sentence demonstrates how to use tramonto when describing a view from a specific location.Tatoeba #2676671 by Guybrush88, translation #2676670 by shekitten
- Guarda il tramonto sul mareLook at the sunset over the sea.
- Il tramonto qui è sempre spettacolareThe sunset here is always spectacular.
- Amo passeggiare in riva al mare al tramontoI love taking walks by the sea at sunset.
- Sei mai stato qui durante i tramonti estivi?Have you ever been here during the summer sunsets?
- 35 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are sitting on a beach.
- MatteoGuarda che bello questo tramonto.Look how beautiful this sunset is.
- SofiaSì, i colori sono incredibili.Yes, the colors are incredible.
- MatteoAndiamo a fare una passeggiata al tramonto?Shall we go for a walk at sunset?
- SofiaÈ un'idea perfetta, Matteo.That is a perfect idea, Matteo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sunset” translations and entries tramonto, occaso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries occaso, tramonto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
