Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Open" in Italian: aperto/a
aperto/a
Open (adjective) in Italian is aperto (ah-PEHR-toh) masculine and aperta feminine. Shops say aperto / chiuso on the door. The verb to open is aprire.
Shop door
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How to pronounce aperto/a
Say it
ah-PEHR-toh
/aˈpɛr.to/
Aperto stresses PEHR: ah-PEHR-toh. Soft p. Aperta is ah-PEHR-tah.
"Open" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| aperto / aperta | open Doors, shops, windows. | Doors, shops, windows. |
| siamo aperti | we are open Business hours. | Business hours. |
| a porte aperte | open doors / open house Events. | Events. |
| resto aperto | stays open Late hours. | Late hours. |
How to use aperto/a in real life
- 1Shop door
Il negozio è aperto fino alle otto.
The shop is open until eight.
Aperto.
- 2Window
Lascia la finestra aperta, fa caldo.
Leave the window open — it's hot.
Aperta.
- 3Museum hours
Siamo aperti anche la domenica mattina.
We're open on Sunday mornings too.
Aperti.
Mistakes English speakers make with aperto/a
Incorrect: La farmacia è aperto.
Correct: La farmacia è aperta.
Agree: aperta feminine.
Incorrect: Il museo è open.
Correct: Il museo è aperto.
Use aperto, not English open.
Good to know
Doors flash aperto in green and chiuso in red. Lunch breaks still close many shops—check if they are aperti di pomeriggio.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking if a café is open
ChatPal
Il bar è ancora aperto?
Is the café still open?
You
Sì, la porta è aperta.
Yes, the door is open.
ChatPal
Bene. Restano aperti fino a mezzanotte?
Good. Do they stay open until midnight?
You
Credo di sì.
I think so.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Open" in Italian
Feminine?
Aperta.
We are open?
Siamo aperti / aperte.
Adjective vs verb?
Aperto is the adjective; aprire is to open.
Shop sign?
Aperto.
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