Meaning
eve
- eve (day before)
- vigil, wakefulness
In a sentence
La vigilia di Natale resto sempre a casa.
On Christmas Eve I always stay home.
Hai dormito bene alla vigilia dell'esame?
Did you sleep well on the eve of the exam?
Abbiamo trascorso la vigilia di Capodanno con amici.
We spent New Year's Eve with friends.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vigilia | feminine · singular |
| vigilie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use vigilia for the day before a holiday or major event: la vigilia di Natale, alla vigilia delle elezioni.
- Don't confuse it with sera before a holiday: vigilia is the whole preceding day, not just the evening.
- For Christmas Eve, Italian often says la Vigilia by itself; capitalize only in formal or holiday-specific contexts.