Italian · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Seven" in Italian: sette
sette
Seven in Italian is sette (SET-teh). For clock times use alle sette. Remember the double t: sette, not sete (thirst).
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How to pronounce sette
Say it
SET-teh
/ˈset.te/
Sette stresses SET: SET-teh. Hold the double t briefly.
"Seven" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sette | seven The number. | The number. |
| alle sette | at seven Clock time. | Clock time. |
| il sette | the seven Dates, bus numbers, cards. | Dates, bus numbers, cards. |
| sette euro | seven euros Prices. | Prices. |
How to use sette in real life
- 1Setting an alarm
Domani parto alle sette.
Tomorrow I leave at seven.
Alle sette for the hour.
- 2At a café
Il caffè costa sette euro.
The coffee costs seven euros.
Sette before the currency.
- 3Counting seats
Siamo in sette a tavola stasera.
There are seven of us at the table tonight.
In sette for a group of seven.
Mistakes English speakers make with sette
Incorrect: Arrivo alle sete.
Correct: Arrivo alle sette.
Sete means thirst; seven is sette with double t.
Incorrect: Ho sette anni vecchio.
Correct: Ho sette anni.
Age is ho X anni, no vecchio.
Good to know
Sette is everywhere in schedules: shops, trains, and dinner invites. Saying the double t clearly avoids confusion with sete.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning when to leave for a train
ChatPal
Il treno parte alle sette e dieci.
The train leaves at seven ten.
You
Allora usciamo verso le sette in punto.
Then let's leave around seven sharp.
ChatPal
Sì. Tra sette minuti chiamo un taxi.
Yes. In seven minutes I'll call a taxi.
You
Perfetto, preparo le valigie.
Perfect, I'll get the bags ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Seven" in Italian
How do I say at 7:00?
Alle sette.
Why is the double t important?
Sette is seven; sete is thirst.
How do I say seven of us?
Siamo in sette.
What comes after sette?
Otto (eight).
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