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"Friday" in Italian: venerdì
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Friday in Italian is venerdì (veh-ner-DEE). Like other weekdays it is masculine and usually written lowercase: venerdì sera means Friday evening.
Making plans
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How to pronounce venerdì
Say it
veh-ner-DEE
/ve.nerˈdi/
Venerdì stresses the last syllable: veh-ner-DEE. Keep the final ee clear.
"Friday" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| venerdì | Friday Day of the week. | Day of the week. |
| venerdì sera | Friday evening Plans after work or school. | Plans after work or school. |
| il venerdì | on Fridays / Fridays Habit: il venerdì vado in palestra. | Habit: il venerdì vado in palestra. |
| venerdì prossimo | next Friday Scheduling one week ahead. | Scheduling one week ahead. |
How to use venerdì in real life
- 1Making plans
Ci vediamo venerdì dopo cena?
Shall we meet on Friday after dinner?
Bare venerdì for a specific day.
- 2Weekly habit
Il venerdì lavoro da casa.
On Fridays I work from home.
Il + day for habits.
- 3Night out
Venerdì sera andiamo in pizzeria.
Friday evening we're going for pizza.
Venerdì sera is a set time phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with venerdì
Incorrect: Venerdi (without accent).
Correct: Venerdì.
The accent on ì marks the stress and is standard in writing.
Incorrect: Nella venerdì.
Correct: Di venerdì / venerdì.
Days do not take nella; use bare venerdì or di venerdì.
Good to know
Venerdì is the informal start of the weekend for many office workers. You will hear venerdì sera for aperitivo, cinema, and late dinners, while shops may stay open later than midweek.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a night to meet
ChatPal
Sei libero venerdì?
Are you free on Friday?
You
Venerdì pomeriggio sì, la sera un po' meno.
Friday afternoon yes, the evening a bit less.
ChatPal
Allora facciamo un caffè venerdì alle cinque.
Then let's do a coffee Friday at five.
You
Perfetto. Venerdì alle cinque va bene.
Perfect. Friday at five works.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Friday" in Italian
Is venerdì capitalized?
Usually lowercase in Italian, unless it starts a sentence.
How do I say next Friday?
Venerdì prossimo or il prossimo venerdì.
What about Friday night?
Venerdì sera covers evening into night in everyday speech.
Why il venerdì?
Il + weekday marks a habitual action on that day.
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