vacanza
vacation / holiday
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/vaˈkan.tsa/
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Cultural Note
Italians take their vacations seriously. By law, workers are entitled to at least 4 weeks of paid vacation. The August exodus ('esodo estivo') sees millions of Italians heading to the coast or mountains. The phrase 'Buone vacanze!' is the standard holiday greeting.
📝 Example Sentences
Siamo in vacanza in Costiera Amalfitana.
We're on vacation on the Amalfi Coast.
Ho bisogno di una vacanza!
I need a vacation!
Dove vai in vacanza quest'anno?
Where are you going on vacation this year?