Meaning
night
In a sentence
Stanotte non ho dormito bene per il caldo.
Last night I didn't sleep well because of the heat.
A che ora torni a casa stasera, di notte?
What time are you coming home tonight, at night?
Ieri notte abbiamo visto un film molto bello.
Last night we watched a very nice movie.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| notte | feminine · singular |
| notti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'notte' for 'night' in most contexts; 'sera' means 'evening' (before midnight).
- 'Buonanotte' is 'goodnight' when leaving or going to bed; 'buonasera' is for evening greetings.
- No plural form for time expressions: 'due notti' (two nights), but 'ho dormito due notti' (I slept two nights).