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How do you say "have a nice day" in Italian?
Buona giornata
In Italian, "have a nice day" is Buona giornata.
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Pronunciation
Buona giornata is BWOH-nah jor-NAH-tah, stress on buona and the third syllable of giornata, from giorno, meaning day.
Grammar notes
Buona giornata is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
have a nice day
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How to remember Buona giornata
Giornata comes from giorno, day, and shows up in the word 'journal', originally a daily record.
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Questions about Buona giornata
How do you pronounce Buona giornata?
Buona giornata is BWOH-nah jor-NAH-tah, stress on buona and the third syllable of giornata, from giorno, meaning day.
Is Buona giornata formal or casual?
Buona giornata is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Buona giornata used in Italian?
Buona giornata is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (have a nice day).
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