Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Moon" in Italian: luna
la luna
Moon in Italian is la luna (lah LOO-nah), feminine. Luna piena is a full moon; chiaro di luna is moonlight. Ciao luna shows up in songs and soft goodnights.
Balcony night
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How to pronounce luna
Say it
lah LOO-nah
/la ˈlu.na/
Luna is LOO-nah, stress LOO. Both vowels are clear.
"Moon" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la luna | the moon Default noun. | Default noun. |
| luna piena | full moon Phase. | Phase. |
| chiaro di luna | moonlight Poetic / night walks. | Poetic / night walks. |
| al chiaro di luna | in the moonlight Setting. | Setting. |
How to use luna in real life
- 1Balcony night
Guarda la luna: è enorme!
Look at the moon: it's huge!
La luna.
- 2Photo plan
Aspettiamo la luna piena per le foto.
Let's wait for the full moon for photos.
Luna piena.
- 3Walk home
Camminiamo al chiaro di luna.
Let's walk in the moonlight.
Chiaro di luna.
Mistakes English speakers make with luna
Incorrect: Il luna è luminosa.
Correct: La luna è luminosa.
Luna is feminine.
Incorrect: Vedo il moon.
Correct: Vedo la luna.
Use luna.
Good to know
La luna fills Italian songs, ice cream names, and summer small talk. People still step outside for a luna piena. Weather apps rarely kill the habit of pointing up and saying Guarda la luna.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stargazing on a hill
ChatPal
Vedi la luna dietro le nuvole?
Do you see the moon behind the clouds?
You
Sì, la luna spunta adesso.
Yes, the moon is coming out now.
ChatPal
Domani c'è la luna piena.
Tomorrow there's a full moon.
You
Allora torno: voglio quella luna.
Then I'll come back: I want that moon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Moon" in Italian
Full moon?
Luna piena.
Moonlight?
Chiaro di luna.
Is luna masculine?
No: la luna.
Crescent moon?
Luna crescente.
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