How to Say "Sweet Dreams" in Italian

sogni d'oro

/ˈsoɲ.ɲi ˈd‿ɔ.ro/

The English phrase 'sweet dreams' is translated into Italian as sogni d'oro.

sogni d'oro is a common way to wish someone sweet dreams and translates to golden dreams.

Meaning: sweet dreams (phrase)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase sogni d'oro literally translates to 'dreams of gold'.

The standard way to wish someone sweet dreams is to use the plural form sogni d'oro. The singular form is sogno d'oro, which means 'sweet dream'.

The pronunciation is /ˈsoɲ.ɲi ˈd‿ɔ.ro/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.

Even though 'sweet' is the English equivalent, an Italian speaker would never say sogni dolci to mean the same thing, as it sounds unnatural.
In Italy, it is common to pair sogni d'oro with a kiss on both cheeks or a forehead kiss when saying it to children.
If you were to say sogni d'argento (silver dreams), an Italian would likely understand you, but it would sound like you are quoting a poem rather than speaking normally.

Buona notte. Sogni d'oro.
Good night. Sweet dreams.
This sentence shows how to use sogni d'oro alongside a standard good night greeting.
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Buona notte, sogni d'oro!
Good night, sweet dreams!
This sentence shows how to use sogni d'oro as an exclamation following a good night greeting.
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Buonanotte e sogni d'oro!
Goodnight and sweet dreams!
This sentence shows how to use sogni d'oro when combining goodnight and sweet dreams into one wish.
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Gentile Signora Rossi, le auguro sogni d'oro.
Dear Mrs. Rossi, I wish you sweet dreams.
Ciao Marco, buonanotte e sogni bellissimi!
Hi Marco, good night and beautiful dreams!
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Giulia and Francesco are saying goodnight before going to sleep.

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