Italian · Numbers & Time
giorno
day
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A period of 24 hours; the time between sunrise and sunset.
Example
Ogni giorno faccio una passeggiata.
Every day I take a walk.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'dies', 'giorno' reflects phonetic transformation, with an emphasis on the sense of time inherent to the word's original meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Giorno' is frequently used in everyday conversation and formal writing, appropriate in both contexts across different regions of Italy.