ricevimento di nozze
The English phrase "wedding reception" is translated into Italian as ricevimento di nozze.
This phrase refers to a party or celebration held after a marriage ceremony to welcome guests. In many contexts, Italians will shorten the phrase to just ricevimento when the wedding context is already understood.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ricevimento (reception) and di nozze (of wedding).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Ricevimento di nozze is a formal way to refer to the event, often used in invitations or official contexts. Using the capitalized version, Ricevimento di nozze, is also considered a formal term.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the number of sugared almonds in the wedding favors given at the ricevimento must be odd, usually five, to symbolize health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity.
- The word nozze is used exclusively for the wedding event or the state of being newly wed, whereas matrimonio refers to both the ceremony and the lifelong legal bond of marriage.
- The word nozze is an ancient term derived from the Latin 'nuptiae', which is the same root found in the English word 'nuptial'.
Examples in context
- Sono stato invitato al ricevimento di nozze di Marco e Elena.I have been invited to the wedding reception of Marco and Elena.
- Che bella festa di nozze! Mi sono divertito molto!What a great wedding reception! I had a lot of fun!
- Il ricevimento di nozze si terrà in un ristorante.The wedding reception will be held in a restaurant.
- Il ricevimento di nozze sarà in un giardino.The wedding reception will be in a garden.
- Abbiamo organizzato un bellissimo ricevimento di nozze.We organized a beautiful wedding reception.
- Dopo la cerimonia, andremo al ricevimento di nozze.After the ceremony, we will go to the wedding reception.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are discussing their wedding plans.
- MartinaAlessandro, hai scelto il luogo per il ricevimento di nozze?Alessandro, have you chosen the venue for the wedding reception?
- AlessandroSì, ho prenotato una villa in Toscana.Yes, I booked a villa in Tuscany.
- MartinaChe idea fantastica, sarà bellissimo!What a fantastic idea, it will be beautiful!
- AlessandroSpero che piaccia a tutti gli ospiti.I hope all the guests will like it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, nozze, ricevimento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
