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"Beach" in Italian: spiaggia
la spiaggia
Beach in Italian is la spiaggia (lah SPYAHJ-jah), feminine. In spiaggia means at the beach. Italians often say al mare for a sea holiday, while spiaggia points to the sandy stretch itself.
Morning plan
Andiamo in spiaggia prima che faccia caldo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce spiaggia
Say it
lah SPYAHJ-jah
/la ˈspjad.dʒa/
Spiaggia is SPYAHJ-jah: soft g before i, stress on SPYA. Double g softens to a j-like sound.
"Beach" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la spiaggia | the beach Default noun. | Default noun. |
| in spiaggia | at the beach Location. | Location. |
| spiaggia libera | free public beach No private club fee. | No private club fee. |
| ombrellone in spiaggia | beach umbrella Rental classic. | Rental classic. |
How to use spiaggia in real life
- 1Morning plan
Andiamo in spiaggia prima che faccia caldo.
Let's go to the beach before it gets hot.
In spiaggia.
- 2Towel tip
La spiaggia è piena: arriva presto.
The beach is full: arrive early.
La spiaggia as subject.
- 3Kids
I bambini costruiscono castelli sulla spiaggia.
The kids build castles on the beach.
Sulla spiaggia.
Mistakes English speakers make with spiaggia
Incorrect: Il spiaggia è bella.
Correct: La spiaggia è bella.
Spiaggia is feminine.
Incorrect: Vado al beach.
Correct: Vado in spiaggia / al mare.
Use spiaggia or al mare.
Good to know
August means spiaggia, ombrelloni, and booked lettini. Spiaggia libera is the unpaid stretch between private clubs. Saying al mare is the holiday idea; sulla spiaggia is the sand under your feet.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a spot by the water
ChatPal
Preferisci la spiaggia libera o lo stabilimento?
Do you prefer the free beach or the beach club?
You
La spiaggia libera, se troviamo posto.
The free beach, if we find space.
ChatPal
Ok. In spiaggia porto acqua e crema.
Ok. To the beach I'll bring water and cream.
You
Io porto l'ombrellone per la spiaggia.
I'll bring the umbrella for the beach.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Beach" in Italian
In spiaggia or alla spiaggia?
In spiaggia is the everyday location phrase.
Al mare vs spiaggia?
Al mare = seaside trip; spiaggia = the beach itself.
Gender?
Feminine: la spiaggia.
Plural?
Le spiagge.
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