Meaning
holiday; vacation
- holiday, vacation
In a sentence
Quest'estate andiamo in vacanza al mare con amici.
This summer we're going on vacation to the seaside with friends.
Hai già deciso dove andare in vacanza quest'anno?
Have you already decided where to go on vacation this year?
A luglio non sono andato in vacanza.
I didn't go on vacation in July.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vacanza | feminine · singular |
| vacanze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use andare in vacanza for going on vacation; fare vacanza is uncommon in standard Italian.
- Vacanza is usually singular for a trip: Sono in vacanza. Use vacanze for school breaks or repeated holidays.
- In ferie is mainly for employees’ paid leave; in vacanza is broader and more common for travel.