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"Summer" in Italian: estate
l'estate
Summer in Italian is l'estate (eh-STAH-teh), feminine. In estate means in summer. L'estate italiana often means heat, beaches, and August pauses.
Vacation talk
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How to pronounce estate
Say it
eh-STAH-teh
/eˈsta.te/
Estate: eh-STAH-teh. Stress STAH. L'estate elides.
"Summer" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'estate | summer Season. | Season. |
| in estate | in summer Timing. | Timing. |
| un'estate calda | a hot summer Description. | Description. |
| all'inizio dell'estate | at the start of summer Window. | Window. |
How to use estate in real life
- 1Vacation talk
In estate andiamo al mare.
In summer we go to the sea.
In estate.
- 2Heat complaint
L'estate quest'anno è afosa.
Summer this year is muggy.
L'estate subject.
- 3Shop hours
Ad agosto, in estate, molti chiudono.
In August, in summer, many close.
In estate.
Mistakes English speakers make with estate
Incorrect: Il estate è caldo.
Correct: L'estate è calda.
Feminine with elision: l'estate.
Incorrect: In summer nuotiamo.
Correct: In estate nuotiamo.
Use estate.
Good to know
Estate means Ferragosto crowds, late dinners, and shuttered city shops in mid-August. Coastal towns live for estate tourism; inland valleys chase shade. Say estate, not summer, even in English-heavy resort signs.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a holiday month
ChatPal
Preferisci l'estate o l'autunno?
Do you prefer summer or autumn?
You
L'estate—voglio il mare.
Summer—I want the sea.
ChatPal
Ok, prenotiamo in estate presto.
Ok, let's book early in summer.
You
Giugno, prima del pieno agosto.
June, before peak August.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Summer" in Italian
Summer?
L'estate.
In summer?
In estate.
Gender?
Feminine.
Hot summer?
Un'estate calda.
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