Meaning
stay, sojourn
- The period of time spent staying in a particular place
- The state of lasting or remaining continuously; permanence
In a sentence
La nostra permanenza a Roma è stata indimenticabile.
Our stay in Rome was unforgettable.
Hai prolungato la tua permanenza in albergo?
Did you extend your stay at the hotel?
Durante la sua permanenza all'estero, ha imparato due lingue.
During his stay abroad, he learned two languages.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| permanenza | feminine · singular |
| permanenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often synonymous with 'soggiorno' when referring to holidays or travel stays.
- Take note of the false friend: English 'permanence' is often rendered as 'durata' or 'continuità', though 'permanenza' can also mean that.