Italian · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Wednesday" in Italian: mercoledì
mercoledì
Wednesday in Italian is mercoledì (mer-koh-leh-DEE), masculine, with an accent on ì. Di mercoledì means on Wednesdays. Mercoledì prossimo is next Wednesday. Write days in lowercase.
Meeting
La call è mercoledì alle quindici.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mercoledì
Say it
mer-koh-leh-DEE
/mer.ko.leˈdi/
Mercoledì stresses DEE: mer-koh-leh-DEE. Four syllables; keep the accent on ì.
"Wednesday" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mercoledì | Wednesday Day name. | Day name. |
| di mercoledì | on Wednesdays Habit. | Habit. |
| mercoledì prossimo | next Wednesday Future. | Future. |
| mercoledì delle ceneri | Ash Wednesday Calendar feast. | Calendar feast. |
How to use mercoledì in real life
- 1Meeting
La call è mercoledì alle quindici.
The call is Wednesday at three p.m.
Bare mercoledì.
- 2Market day
Di mercoledì c'è il mercato in piazza.
On Wednesdays there's the market in the square.
Di mercoledì.
- 3Plan ahead
Partiamo mercoledì prossimo all'alba.
We leave next Wednesday at dawn.
Mercoledì prossimo.
Mistakes English speakers make with mercoledì
Incorrect: Il Mercoledì lavoro da casa.
Correct: Mercoledì lavoro da casa.
Lowercase, usually no article.
Incorrect: Mercoledi senza accento.
Correct: Mercoledì.
Keep the accent.
Good to know
Midweek mercoledì often hosts markets and mid-term tests. Mercoledì delle ceneri marks Lent's start. Buon mercoledì shows up in chat threads.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a midweek cinema night
ChatPal
Andiamo al cinema mercoledì?
Shall we go to the cinema on Wednesday?
You
Mercoledì va bene, dopo cena.
Wednesday works, after dinner.
ChatPal
Allora mercoledì alle ventuno.
Then Wednesday at nine p.m.
You
Perfetto. Se piove, mercoledì scegliamo un film lungo.
Perfect. If it rains, Wednesday we'll pick a long film.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Wednesday" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Wednesday" in Italian
Spelling tip?
Mercoledì with accent on ì.
On Wednesdays?
Di mercoledì.
Next Wednesday?
Mercoledì prossimo.
Capital letter?
Usually lowercase.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- How to Learn Italian Fast and Speak with ConfidenceLearn how to learn Italian with a clear roadmap, speaking-first tactics and daily habits that turn basics into real conversation confidence.
- Translate Hello in Italian with ConfidenceLearn how to translate hello in Italian with context, pronunciation, and practice prompts. Master ciao, buongiorno, buonasera, and salve for real conversations.
