Buonasera
Good evening
Language note: Our evening times extend to night in Italy.
Culture note: Ideal from late afternoon onwards.
Context: As night falls, you find yourself back at your hotel.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Buonasera
[Bwoh-nah-SEH-rah]
Good evening
A polite greeting used in the evening.
Quando arrivo alla cena, dico 'Buonasera'.
When I arrive at dinner, I say 'Good evening'.
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