partenza
departure
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/parˈtɛn.tsa/
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Cultural Note
In Italian airports and train stations, departure boards show 'Partenze' (departures) and 'Arrivi' (arrivals). The word comes from 'partire' (to leave). Italians have a beloved ritual around departures: long, emotional goodbyes with multiple rounds of kisses and 'in bocca al lupo!' (good luck, literally 'in the mouth of the wolf').
📝 Example Sentences
La partenza è prevista per le otto.
Departure is scheduled for eight o'clock.
Siamo in ritardo, la partenza è tra dieci minuti.
We're late, departure is in ten minutes.
Le partenze internazionali sono al terminal due.
International departures are at terminal two.