abitudine
habit; routine
Advanced Noun Feminine
🔊
Pronunciation
/abiˈtudine/
💡
Cultural Note
Italian daily life is structured around cherished abitudini: morning espresso, the midday meal, afternoon riposo, evening passeggiata. These are not mere habits but cultural rituals that give rhythm and meaning to the day. The phrase 'creatura d'abitudine' (creature of habit) is used affectionately for someone set in their routines.
📝 Example Sentences
Ho l'abitudine di bere un caffè appena sveglio.
I have the habit of drinking coffee as soon as I wake up.
Le nostre abitudini si sono intrecciate vivendo insieme.
Our habits became intertwined from living together.
È un'abitudine difficile da cambiare.
It's a hard habit to change.