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"August" in Italian: agosto
agosto
August in Italian is agosto (ah-GOH-stoh). In agosto means in August. Ferragosto falls on 15 agosto—peak holiday shutdown.
City in summer
A Roma in agosto molti negozi chiudono.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce agosto
Say it
ah-GOH-stoh
/aˈɡɔs.to/
Agosto: ah-GOH-stoh. Stress GOH. Clear st. Three syllables.
"August" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| agosto | August Month name. | Month name. |
| in agosto | in August Timing. | Timing. |
| a agosto | in August Casual. | Casual. |
| Ferragosto / 15 agosto | August 15 holiday National midsummer break. | National midsummer break. |
How to use agosto in real life
- 1City in summer
A Roma in agosto molti negozi chiudono.
In Rome in August many shops close.
In agosto.
- 2Holiday booking
Partiamo il dodici agosto.
We leave on August twelfth.
Day + agosto.
- 3Beach crowd talk
A metà agosto le spiagge sono piene.
In mid-August the beaches are packed.
Metà agosto.
Mistakes English speakers make with agosto
Incorrect: In August vado al mare.
Correct: In agosto vado al mare.
Use agosto, not English August.
Incorrect: L'agosto è vuoto in città.
Correct: Agosto è vuoto in città. / Ad agosto…
Months usually skip the article.
Good to know
Agosto empties offices for the sea. Ferragosto on 15 agosto is the symbolic peak—trains, highways, and restaurants book out. Coastal towns live for agosto; inland cities feel quiet.
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Planning around Ferragosto
ChatPal
Restiamo in città ad agosto o scappiamo?
Do we stay in the city in August or escape?
You
Scappiamo: il quindici agosto voglio il mare.
We escape—on August fifteenth I want the sea.
ChatPal
Allora prenoto già per inizio agosto.
Then I'll book already for early August.
You
Sì, prima che salgano i prezzi.
Yes, before prices rise.
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FAQ
Common questions about "August" in Italian
How do you say August?
Agosto.
In August?
In agosto (or ad agosto).
Ferragosto?
August 15—il quindici agosto.
Capitalize?
Usually lowercase: agosto.
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