Festa della Donna
International Women's Day (March 8th)
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfɛ.sta ˈdel.la ˈdɔn.na/
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Cultural Note
In Italy, Women's Day is strongly associated with the mimosa flower. Men give sprigs of mimosa to the women in their lives. The tradition began after WWII when Italian feminists chose the mimosa — blooming in early March — as the celebration's symbol.
📝 Example Sentences
L'8 marzo si festeggia la Festa della Donna.
March 8th is International Women's Day.
Per la Festa della Donna regaliamo mimose.
For Women's Day we give mimosa flowers.