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"Afternoon" in Italian: pomeriggio
il pomeriggio
Afternoon in Italian is il pomeriggio (eel poh-meh-REE-joh). Say di pomeriggio for in the afternoon. Nel pomeriggio also works for scheduling.
Booking a visit
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How to pronounce pomeriggio
Say it
eel poh-meh-REE-joh
/il po.meˈrid.dʒo/
Pomeriggio stresses REE: poh-meh-REE-joh. Soft g as in jam.
"Afternoon" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il pomeriggio | afternoon The part of the day. | The part of the day. |
| di pomeriggio | in the afternoon Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| nel pomeriggio | in the afternoon Scheduling alternative. | Scheduling alternative. |
| questo pomeriggio | this afternoon Today's afternoon. | Today's afternoon. |
How to use pomeriggio in real life
- 1Booking a visit
Preferisco il pomeriggio, dopo le tre.
I prefer the afternoon, after three.
Il pomeriggio as the slot.
- 2Kids' activities
Di pomeriggio fanno sport.
In the afternoon they do sports.
Di pomeriggio for habitual time.
- 3Changing plans
Questo pomeriggio piove: restiamo in casa.
This afternoon it's raining: we're staying home.
Questo pomeriggio = this afternoon.
Mistakes English speakers make with pomeriggio
Incorrect: La pomeriggio è libera.
Correct: Il pomeriggio è libero.
Pomeriggio is masculine: il pomeriggio.
Incorrect: Ci vediamo in afternoon.
Correct: Ci vediamo di pomeriggio.
Use di pomeriggio or nel pomeriggio.
Good to know
Il pomeriggio can feel quiet in smaller towns during riposo hours, then wake up for a passeggiata. Appointments often sit in the late pomeriggio before the evening social stretch begins.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Scheduling a museum visit
ChatPal
Andiamo al museo di mattina o di pomeriggio?
Shall we go to the museum in the morning or afternoon?
You
Di pomeriggio: la mattina lavoro.
In the afternoon: I work in the morning.
ChatPal
Ok, questo pomeriggio alle quattro.
Ok, this afternoon at four.
You
Perfetto: il pomeriggio così è libero.
Perfect: the afternoon is free that way.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Afternoon" in Italian
How do I say in the afternoon?
Di pomeriggio or nel pomeriggio.
Is pomeriggio masculine?
Yes—il pomeriggio, un pomeriggio.
What greeting fits the afternoon?
Buon pomeriggio, or still buongiorno early on; later buonasera.
This afternoon?
Questo pomeriggio.
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