buonasera
good evening
Pronunciation
/ˌbwɔ.na.ˈse.ra/
Cultural Note
Buonasera typically takes over from buongiorno around 3-5 PM, though the exact transition varies by region — southern Italians may switch earlier. It's both a greeting and a farewell in formal contexts. TV presenters famously open programs with 'Buonasera e benvenuti' (Good evening and welcome).
📝 Example Sentences
Buonasera, avete un tavolo per due?
Good evening, do you have a table for two?
Buonasera, professore, come sta?
Good evening, professor, how are you?
Buonasera e benvenuti al nostro spettacolo!
Good evening and welcome to our show!
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