Meaning
day
In a sentence
Che bella giornata oggi, andiamo al parco?
What a beautiful day today, shall we go to the park?
Non ho avuto una buona giornata al lavoro.
I didn't have a good day at work.
Ieri è stata una giornata molto lunga.
Yesterday was a very long day.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giornata | feminine · singular |
| giornate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'giornata' for the *duration* of a day (e.g., weather, work). 'Giorno' refers to the 24-hour period or a calendar date.
- Common in expressions like 'buona giornata' (have a good day) but never 'buon giornata'—adjective agreement matters.
- Often implies emotional or experiential weight (e.g., 'che giornata!' = 'what a day!'). 'Giorno' is neutral.