Italian · Greetings & Phrases
buonanotte
good night
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A farewell used at night or before sleeping.
Example
Buonanotte, sogni d'oro!
Good night, sweet dreams!
Etymology
'Buonanotte' translates to 'good night', formed from 'buono' (good) and 'notte' (night). It reflects a customary farewell used when parting at night.
How & Where It’s Used
'Buonanotte' is informal and predominantly used in spoken contexts among friends and family, conveying warm wishes before sleep.