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"Wedding" in Italian: matrimonio
il matrimonio
Wedding in Italian is il matrimonio (mah-tree-MOH-nyoh). The party is often la festa di nozze. You go a un matrimonio and say auguri agli sposi.
Weekend plans
Sabato vado a un matrimonio in Toscana.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce matrimonio
Say it
mah-tree-MOH-nyoh
/matriˈmɔ.njo/
Matrimonio stresses MOH: mah-tree-MOH-nyoh. Soft nyoh ending.
"Wedding" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il matrimonio | the wedding Ceremony / event. | Ceremony / event. |
| andare a un matrimonio | to go to a wedding Invitation talk. | Invitation talk. |
| la festa di nozze | the wedding party Reception. | Reception. |
| un annuncio di matrimonio | a wedding announcement Formal notice. | Formal notice. |
How to use matrimonio in real life
- 1Weekend plans
Sabato vado a un matrimonio in Toscana.
Saturday I'm going to a wedding in Tuscany.
A un matrimonio.
- 2Dress code
Per il matrimonio serve un abito elegante.
For the wedding you need an elegant outfit.
Il matrimonio.
- 3Gift chat
Hai già comprato il regalo per il matrimonio?
Have you already bought the gift for the wedding?
Per il matrimonio.
Mistakes English speakers make with matrimonio
Incorrect: Vado alla wedding.
Correct: Vado al matrimonio.
Use matrimonio.
Incorrect: La matrimonio è domani.
Correct: Il matrimonio è domani.
Matrimonio is masculine.
Good to know
Italian matrimoni can run long: church or town hall, then a multi-course festa. Guests often travel for the day, so clear start times matter.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a wedding
ChatPal
A che ora inizia il matrimonio?
What time does the wedding start?
You
Alle sedici, poi c'è il ricevimento.
At four, then the reception.
ChatPal
Porto le scarpe comode per il matrimonio.
I'm bringing comfortable shoes for the wedding.
You
Giusta idea: si balla fino a tardi.
Good idea: people dance until late.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wedding" in Italian
Matrimonio or nozze?
Matrimonio is the wedding; nozze often points to the celebration.
How do I congratulate?
Auguri! or Auguri agli sposi.
Gender?
Il matrimonio is masculine.
Marriage as status?
Same word: il matrimonio can mean the marriage too.
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