Meaning
morning
In a sentence
Ogni mattino bevo un caffè prima di uscire.
Every morning I drink a coffee before leaving.
Hai tempo domani mattina?
Do you have time tomorrow morning?
Stamattina non ho visto nessuno in ufficio.
This morning I didn't see anyone at the office.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mattino | masculine · singular |
| mattini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually used with di: di mattina = in the morning. Bare mattina often appears in fixed expressions like stamattina or domani mattina.
- Mattino is slightly more formal/literary than mattina in everyday speech; both are common, but mattina is often preferred conversationally.
- Use al mattino for habitual actions; use stamattina for this morning. Learners often overuse in mattina, which is not idiomatic.