Parts of the day in Italian

These words describe different parts of the day in Italian.

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Glossary · Italian

  • 01
    alba[AL-ba]
    dawn
  • 02
    mattina[mat-TEE-na]
    morning
  • 03
    tarda mattina[TAR-da mat-TEE-na]
    late morning
  • 04
    pomeriggio[po-me-REE-jjo]
    afternoon
  • 05
    sera[SE-ra]
    evening
  • 06
    notte[NOT-te]
    night
  • 07
    tarda notte[TAR-da NOT-te]
    late night
  • 08
    mezzanotte[met-tsa-NOT-te]
    midnight
Parts of the day in Italian — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. Mi piace fare una passeggiata la mattina.

    I like to take a walk in the morning.

  2. La tarda mattina è il momento perfetto per un caffè.

    Late morning is the perfect time for a coffee.

  3. Il pomeriggio studio italiano.

    In the afternoon, I study Italian.

  4. La sera guardiamo un film insieme.

    In the evening, we watch a movie together.

  5. Dormo bene durante la notte.

    I sleep well during the night.

  6. La mezzanotte è molto silenziosa.

    Midnight is very quiet.