buonasera
/ˈbwɔ.naˈseː.ra/interjection★Beginner— good evening
formal
A polite greeting used in the evening, equivalent to 'good evening' in English.
Buonasera a tutti!
Good evening everyone!
💡
Used from late afternoon until evening. More formal than 'buonanotte' (good night).
Collocations
buonasera signoregood evening sirbuonasera signoragood evening madam
💡Pro Tip
When to use
Use 'buonasera' from around 4-5 PM until midnight. After midnight, 'buonanotte' (good night) is more appropriate.
⚡Gold Rule
Formality
Always use 'buonasera' when addressing strangers, elders, or in formal settings. It is more polite than 'ciao'.
📖Word Origin
From Italian 'buono' (good) + 'sera' (evening). The phrase literally means 'good evening'.
📝Usage Notes
Used as a greeting when meeting someone in the evening or when leaving in the evening. In informal contexts, 'ciao' may replace it.
Word Breakdown
buono
good
adjectivesera
evening
nounDizionario Italiano-Inglese