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"Night" in Italian: notte
la notte
Night in Italian is la notte (lah NOHT-teh), feminine. Di notte means at night; stanotte is tonight. Buonanotte is good night when you leave or go to bed—not a hello.
City tip
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How to pronounce notte
Say it
lah NOHT-teh
/la ˈnɔt.te/
Notte stresses NOHT: NOHT-teh. Hold the double t.
"Night" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la notte | the night Default noun. | Default noun. |
| di notte | at night Time expression. | Time expression. |
| stanotte | tonight This coming night. | This coming night. |
| buonanotte | good night Leaving or bedtime. | Leaving or bedtime. |
How to use notte in real life
- 1City tip
Il centro è bello di notte.
The center is lovely at night.
Di notte for when.
- 2Plan change
Stanotte resto a casa.
Tonight I'm staying home.
Stanotte = this night.
- 3After a late shift
La notte è stata lunghissima.
The night was endless.
La notte as the whole period.
Mistakes English speakers make with notte
Incorrect: Buonanotte! (arriving at dinner)
Correct: Buonasera!
Buonanotte is for leaving or bed, not arriving.
Incorrect: Il notte è fredda.
Correct: La notte è fredda.
Notte is feminine: la notte.
Good to know
Italian nights start late: dinner often after 8 p.m., and di notte can mean the quiet hours after midnight. Buonanotte closes the day; if you still see someone around town, buonasera stays safer.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to go out after dinner
ChatPal
Usciamo ancora stanotte?
Shall we go out again tonight?
You
Preferisco una notte tranquilla a casa.
I prefer a quiet night at home.
ChatPal
Va bene. La notte è fresca comunque.
Okay. The night is cool anyway.
You
Sì: di notte qui fa sempre un po' di vento.
Yes: at night there's always a bit of wind here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Night" in Italian
Stanotte vs questa notte?
Both mean tonight; stanotte is very common in speech.
Buonanotte or buonasera?
Buonasera to greet in the evening; buonanotte to say good night.
How do you say overnight?
Di notte, or per la notte for a stay.
Is notte masculine?
No: la notte.
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