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"Evening" in Italian: sera
la sera
Evening in Italian is la sera (lah SEH-rah). Di sera means in the evening, and stasera means this evening / tonight. Buonasera is the greeting built on sera.
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How to pronounce sera
Say it
lah SEH-rah
/la ˈse.ra/
Sera stresses SEH: SEH-rah. Stasera is stah-SEH-rah.
"Evening" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la sera | evening The part of the day. | The part of the day. |
| di sera | in the evening Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| stasera | this evening / tonight Today's evening. | Today's evening. |
| ogni sera | every evening Habits. | Habits. |
How to use sera in real life
- 1Gym schedule
Di sera vado in palestra.
In the evening I go to the gym.
Di sera for habitual time.
- 2Making plans
Stasera usciamo?
Shall we go out this evening?
Stasera = tonight/this evening.
- 3Describing a city
La sera il centro si anima.
In the evening the center comes alive.
La sera as a general slot.
Mistakes English speakers make with sera
Incorrect: Il sera è fresca.
Correct: La sera è fresca.
Sera is feminine: la sera.
Incorrect: Ci vediamo in evening.
Correct: Ci vediamo di sera. / Ci vediamo stasera.
Use di sera or stasera.
Good to know
La sera is when streets fill for passeggiate and aperitivi. Stasera is the planning word in group chats. Night proper (notte) starts later—sera covers the social evening stretch first.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a show time
ChatPal
Preferisci il film di pomeriggio o di sera?
Do you prefer the film in the afternoon or evening?
You
Di sera: la sera sono più libera.
In the evening: in the evening I'm freer.
ChatPal
Allora stasera alle nove.
Then this evening at nine.
You
Perfetto: la sera mangiamo prima.
Perfect: in the evening we'll eat first.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Evening" in Italian
Sera or stasera?
Sera is evening in general. Stasera is this evening.
How do I say in the evening?
Di sera.
What greeting uses sera?
Buonasera.
Sera vs notte?
Sera is evening; notte is night/late night and sleep time.
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