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"Saturday" in Italian: sabato
sabato
Saturday in Italian is sabato (SAH-bah-toh). It is masculine: sabato mattina, sabato sera. Il sabato marks a weekly habit.
Making plans
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How to pronounce sabato
Say it
SAH-bah-toh
/ˈsa.ba.to/
Sabato is SAH-bah-toh with even syllables and stress on SAH.
"Saturday" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sabato | Saturday The day itself. | The day itself. |
| sabato sera | Saturday evening Going out. | Going out. |
| il sabato | on Saturdays Habits. | Habits. |
| sabato prossimo | next Saturday Scheduling. | Scheduling. |
How to use sabato in real life
- 1Making plans
Sabato andiamo al mercato.
Saturday we're going to the market.
Bare sabato for a date.
- 2Habit
Il sabato dormo fino a tardi.
On Saturdays I sleep in.
Il sabato for habits.
- 3Night out
Sabato sera c'è un concerto.
Saturday evening there is a concert.
Sabato sera.
Mistakes English speakers make with sabato
Incorrect: Nella sabato.
Correct: Sabato / di sabato.
No nella with weekdays.
Incorrect: Sabato (pronouncing like English Saturday).
Correct: SAH-bah-toh.
Three clear Italian syllables.
Good to know
Sabato is shopping, markets, and late dinners. Many offices close, and sabato sera is prime time for aperitivo and friends.
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Weekend scheduling
ChatPal
Che fai sabato?
What are you doing Saturday?
You
Sabato mattina studio, poi sono libero.
Saturday morning I study, then I'm free.
ChatPal
Allora sabato pomeriggio passeggiata?
Then Saturday afternoon a walk?
You
Sì. Sabato alle tre va benissimo.
Yes. Saturday at three is perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Saturday" in Italian
Capitalize sabato?
Usually lowercase unless it starts a sentence.
How do I say next Saturday?
Sabato prossimo.
Why il sabato?
It marks a repeated Saturday habit.
Saturday night?
Sabato sera.
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