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"Sweet dreams" in Italian: sogni d'oro

sogni d'oro

Say it: SOH-nyee DOH-rohphrase/ˈsoɲ.ɲi ˈdɔ.ro/

Sweet dreams in Italian is sogni d'oro (SOH-nyee DOH-roh). Say it at bedtime or in late messages. Buonanotte often comes right before sogni d'oro.

Turning off the light

Sogni d'oro, ci vediamo domani.
Sweet dreams, see you tomorrow.
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How to pronounce sogni d'oro

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SOH-nyee DOH-roh

/ˈsoɲ.ɲi ˈdɔ.ro/

Sogni: SOH-nyee. D'oro: DOH-roh. Soft gn like canyon. Stress SOH and DOH.

"Sweet dreams" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
sogni d'orosweet dreams

Core bedtime wish.

sogni d'oro!sweet dreams!

With energy.

buonanotte e sogni d'orogood night and sweet dreams

Fuller closing.

fai bei sognihave nice dreams

Warm alternative.

How to use sogni d'oro in real life

  1. 1Turning off the light

    Sogni d'oro, ci vediamo domani.

    Sweet dreams, see you tomorrow.

    Full phrase.

  2. 2Late text

    Sto andando a dormire: sogni d'oro.

    I'm going to sleep: sweet dreams.

    Closing line.

  3. 3Kids' room

    Buonanotte, piccolisogni d'oro.

    Good night, little ones—sweet dreams.

    After buonanotte.

Mistakes English speakers make with sogni d'oro

Incorrect: Sogni di oro.

Correct: Sogni d'oro.

Contract di + oro → d'oro.

Incorrect: Sweet sogni!

Correct: Sogni d'oro!

Use the full Italian phrase.

Good to know

Sogni d'oro is affectionate without being heavy—partners, kids, and close friends use it. Buonanotte alone is enough for acquaintances; add sogni d'oro when you want warmth.

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Ending a late call

  1. ChatPal

    È tardi. Sogni d'oro.

    It's late. Sweet dreams.

  2. You

    Sogni d'oro anche a te. A domani.

    Sweet dreams to you too. Until tomorrow.

  3. ChatPal

    Spegni la luce, eh.

    Turn off the light, okay.

  4. You

    Già fatto. Notte.

    Already done. Night.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Sweet dreams" in Italian

Exact phrase?

Sogni d'oro.

With good night?

Buonanotte e sogni d'oro.

Why d'oro?

Di + oro contracts to d'oro—golden dreams.

Formal?

Keep it for people you're close to.

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