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"Good night" in Italian: buonanotte
buonanotte
Good night in Italian is buonanotte (bwoh-nah-NOHT-teh). Say it when people are actually going to sleep or ending a late evening. Earlier goodbyes are often arrivederci or ciao, not buonanotte.
Leaving a late dinner
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How to pronounce buonanotte
Say it
bwoh-nah-NOHT-teh
/bwo.naˈnɔt.te/
Buonanotte stresses NOHT: bwoh-nah-NOHT-teh. Double t is sharp. Keep notte clear.
"Good night" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| buonanotte | good night Bedtime or late farewell. | Bedtime or late farewell. |
| buonanotte a tutti | good night everyone Leaving a group late. | Leaving a group late. |
| sogni d'oro | sweet dreams Warmer bedtime wish. | Warmer bedtime wish. |
| a domani | see you tomorrow Often pairs with buonanotte. | Often pairs with buonanotte. |
How to use buonanotte in real life
- 1Leaving a late dinner
Buonanotte, grazie della serata.
Good night, thanks for the evening.
Buonanotte closes a night out.
- 2Texting before sleep
Vado a dormire. Buonanotte!
I'm going to sleep. Good night!
Direct bedtime use.
- 3Parents and kids
Buonanotte, sogni d'oro.
Good night, sweet dreams.
Sogni d'oro softens the goodbye.
Mistakes English speakers make with buonanotte
Incorrect: Buonanotte a mezzogiorno.
Correct: Buongiorno a mezzogiorno.
Buonanotte is for night. Midday needs buongiorno.
Incorrect: Buona notte!
Correct: Buonanotte!
Standard modern spelling is one word: buonanotte.
Good to know
Saying buonanotte at 7 p.m. when people are still going out can sound odd. Wait until the evening is clearly ending or someone is heading to bed.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ending a video call late
ChatPal
Sono stanco. Buonanotte da parte mia.
I'm tired. Good night from me.
You
Buonanotte! Dormi bene.
Good night! Sleep well.
ChatPal
Grazie. A domani dopo il caffè.
Thanks. See you tomorrow after coffee.
You
Va bene. Ancora buonanotte!
Alright. Good night again!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good night" in Italian
Is buonanotte one word?
Yes, usually written as one word: buonanotte.
When should I avoid buonanotte?
When people are still starting the evening. Use ciao or arrivederci instead.
What is sogni d'oro?
Sweet dreams, a warmer add-on after buonanotte.
Can I say buonanotte on the phone?
Yes, when the call ends late and someone is going to sleep.
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