Italian - English (British) translations for "giorno"
"giorno" Italian translation
Translation
day
Definition
Giorno is an Italian noun which means day in English.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: day
Oggi è il mio compleanno.
Today is my birthday.
Meaning: time period
Ho lavorato tutto il giorno.
I worked all day.
Meaning: date
Il nostro anniversario è il 15 giugno.
Our anniversary is on June 15th.
Meaning: occasion
Domani è un giorno speciale per noi.
Tomorrow is a special day for us.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Oggi è un bel giorno di sole.
Today is a beautiful sunny day.
A1: Ho passato una giornata fantastica al mare.
I had a fantastic day at the beach.
A1: Il mio compleanno cade il ventiquattro di giugno.
My birthday is on the twenty-fourth of June.
B1: Domani andrò a fare la spesa durante il giorno.
Tomorrow I will go grocery shopping during the day.
B1: Durante la mia vacanza in Italia, ho visitato molti luoghi interessanti di giorno e di notte.
During my vacation in Italy, I visited many interesting places during the day and at night.
B2: Quando ero giovane, trascorrevo le giornate leggendo libri.
When I was young, I spent my days reading books.
C1: Dopo aver lavorato per tutta la giornata, mi sono rilassato guardando un film.
After working all day, I relaxed by watching a movie.
C1: La conferenza si svolgerà nel corso della giornata di domani.
The conference will take place throughout tomorrow.
C2: Durante il mio viaggio intorno al mondo, ho sperimentato il fenomeno del sole di mezzanotte per la prima volta nella mia vita.
During my trip around the world, I experienced the phenomenon of midnight sun for the first time in my life.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In the Italian language, giorno refers to a period of 24 hours during which the Earth completes one rotation on its axis. This is the same definition as the English word 'day'. However, it is important to note that in Italian culture, the concept of giorno extends beyond just a measurement of time. It is often used to refer to significant events or milestones that occur within a day, such as birthdays or anniversaries.
Giorno is also commonly used in everyday conversation as a greeting or farewell. When meeting someone for the first time in Italy, it is customary to say 'buongiorno', which translates to 'good day' in English. Similarly, when saying goodbye, Italians often use 'buona giornata', which means 'have a good day'. These phrases reflect the importance of acknowledging and valuing each day as a unique and meaningful experience.
In addition to its cultural significance, giorno has played an important role in Italian literature and art. Many famous works have been inspired by the beauty and complexity of the passing days, including Dante's Divine Comedy and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. Through these artistic expressions, giorno has become a symbol of the fleeting nature of life and the need to appreciate every moment we are given.