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How to Say "December" in Italian

Learn how to say 'December' in Italian and impress locals with your knowledge of the calendar.

dicembre

dee-CHEM-brehneutral

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Use 'dicembre' when talking about dates, holidays like Christmas, or planning events that fall within the twelfth month. It's the standard word for the month.

Alternatives

  • il mese di dicembreUse when you want to explicitly say 'the month of December'.

Ways to get it wrong

Don't say 'dicem-BER'

The stress is on the second syllable, 'chem', not the last one.

Beware of 'December'

The English spelling and pronunciation are similar but not identical; stick to the Italian 'dicembre'.

A small cultural note

December is a very important month in Italy due to Christmas and New Year's Eve, often involving family gatherings and festive traditions.

Frequently asked

how to say december in italian

The Italian word for December is 'dicembre'. Remember to stress the second syllable.

what is december in italian

In Italian, December is 'dicembre'. It's the twelfth and final month of the Gregorian calendar.

italian months december

The Italian word for December is 'dicembre'. It follows November ('novembre') and precedes January ('gennaio').

How do you say December in Italy?

December is said 'dicembre' in Italian. It is pronounced dee-CHEM-breh.

What are the 12 months of the year in Italian?

The 12 months of the year in Italian are: gennaio, febbraio, marzo, aprile, maggio, giugno, luglio, agosto, settembre, ottobre, novembre, and dicembre.

What is the pronunciation of 'dicembre'?

The Italian word for December, 'dicembre', is pronounced dee-CHEM-breh. The stress is on the second syllable.

What is the meaning of 'dicembre'?

The word 'dicembre' is the Italian word for the month of December. It comes from the Latin word 'decem', meaning ten, as it was the tenth month in the old Roman calendar.