Pasquetta
Easter Monday / Little Easter
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pa.ˈskwet.ta/
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Cultural Note
Pasquetta (officially 'Lunedì dell'Angelo') is a national holiday dedicated to outdoor picnics and trips. Families and friends gather in parks, countryside, or seaside for gite fuori porta (day trips). It's one of the most joyful Italian traditions, marking the arrival of warmer weather.
📝 Example Sentences
A Pasquetta facciamo una gita fuori porta.
On Easter Monday we take a day trip outside the city.
Pasquetta è il giorno della scampagnata.
Easter Monday is the day for a country outing.