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buonanotte
/ˈbwɔ.naˈnɔt.te/
good night
Buonanotte, sogni d'oro!
Good night, sweet dreams!
informal
A farewell phrase used when parting at night or before going to sleep.
Le dissi buonanotte e andai a letto.
I said good night to her and went to bed.
Commonly used in both spoken and written Italian, often followed by 'sogni d'oro' (sweet dreams).
Collocations
buonanotte e sogni d'orogood night and sweet dreams
Antonyms
Pro Tip
When to use
Use 'buonanotte' when leaving someone at night or before going to sleep. It is similar to the English 'good night' and is not used during the day.
Gold Rule
Pronunciation
The 'gn' in 'notte' is pronounced like the 'gn' in 'lasagna' (/ɲ/). The stress is on the second-to-last syllable: buo-na-NOT-te.
Word Origin
From Italian 'buono' (good) + 'notte' (night).
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts, but more common in casual settings. Often accompanied by gestures like a wave or a kiss on the cheek in personal interactions.
Word Breakdown
buono
good
adjectivenotte
night
nounDizionario Italiano-Inglese