andare in vacanza per Ferragosto

/anˈdare in vaˈkantsa per ferˈɡosto/
phraseIntermediate to go on vacation for Ferragosto
informal

To take a vacation specifically during the Ferragosto holiday period, which is August 15th in Italy. This is a traditional time for Italians to go on vacation, often involving travel to the beach, mountains, or countryside.

Ogni anno la mia famiglia va in vacanza per Ferragosto al mare.

Every year my family goes on vacation for Ferragosto to the beach.

Molti italiani preferiscono andare in vacanza per Ferragosto in montagna.

Many Italians prefer to go on vacation for Ferragosto in the mountains.

💡

Ferragosto is a public holiday in Italy on August 15th, traditionally a time for rest and celebration. Many businesses close, and travel is common.

Related Phrases

ferie di Ferragostophrase
Ferragosto holidays
esodo di Ferragostophrase
Ferragosto exodus (mass travel)

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

Ferragosto is a major travel period in Italy, so plan ahead for crowded transport and accommodations.

Gold Rule

Usage

This phrase specifically refers to vacation plans around August 15th, not general summer vacations.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'andare in vacanza' (to go on vacation) with 'Ferragosto' (August 15th holiday). Ferragosto has ancient Roman origins, marking the end of summer harvest.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in Italy to describe vacation plans around August 15th. It implies a traditional, often extended vacation period.

Word Breakdown

andare
to go
verb
+
in vacanza
on vacation
phrase
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per Ferragosto
for Ferragosto (August 15th)
phrase
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese