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"Week" in Italian: settimana
la settimana
Week in Italian is la settimana (set-tee-MAH-nah), a feminine noun. Questa settimana means this week. A week from now is tra una settimana. Weekend is often il weekend in casual speech.
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How to pronounce settimana
Say it
set-tee-MAH-nah
/set.tiˈma.na/
Settimana stresses MAH: set-tee-MAH-nah. Double t is held. Keep four clear syllables.
"Week" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la settimana | the week Default noun with the article. | Default noun with the article. |
| questa settimana | this week Current seven-day span. | Current seven-day span. |
| la settimana prossima | next week Also detta la prossima settimana. | Also detta la prossima settimana. |
| tra una settimana | in a week From now, one week later. | From now, one week later. |
How to use settimana in real life
- 1Work chat
Questa settimana ho tre riunioni.
This week I have three meetings.
Questa agrees with feminine settimana.
- 2Booking travel
Partiamo la settimana prossima.
We're leaving next week.
La settimana prossima is a set time phrase.
- 3Promising a reply
Ti rispondo entro una settimana.
I'll reply within a week.
Entro una settimana sets a deadline.
Mistakes English speakers make with settimana
Incorrect: Il settimana è lunga.
Correct: La settimana è lunga.
Settimana is feminine: la settimana.
Incorrect: In settimana prossima vengo.
Correct: La settimana prossima vengo.
Keep the article: la settimana prossima, not bare in settimana prossima.
Good to know
Italians often plan around settimana and weekend as social units: dinner midweek is rare for some circles, while fine settimana fills with family and trips. Shops may post orari feriali for weekday hours.
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Questa settimana sei libero giovedì?
Are you free Thursday this week?
You
Giovedì no. Meglio la settimana prossima.
Not Thursday. Better next week.
ChatPal
Ok. Tra una settimana stesso posto?
Ok. In a week, same place?
You
Sì. Una settimana di pausa mi va bene.
Yes. A week off works for me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Week" in Italian
Is settimana feminine?
Yes: la settimana, una settimana, due settimane.
How do I say next week?
La settimana prossima or la prossima settimana.
What is fine settimana?
The weekend, literally end of the week. Il weekend is also common.
How do I say in a week?
Tra una settimana.
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