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How to Say "Next week" in Italian
Use 'la settimana prossima' for 'next week' in Italian conversations about future plans and schedules.
la settimana prossima
lah set-tee-MAH-nah PROSS-ee-mahneutral
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This is your go-to phrase when discussing plans for the upcoming week, like scheduling a meeting or arranging to meet friends. It's perfect for any context where you need to specify 'next week'.
Alternatives
- la prossima settimanaThis is a very common alternative, often used interchangeably with 'la settimana prossima'.
- la settimana venturaThis sounds a bit more formal or literary, less common in everyday speech.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'prossima' with 'prima'
'Prossima' means 'next', while 'prima' means 'first' or 'before'. Don't say 'la settimana prima' when you mean 'next week'.
Forgetting the article 'la'
It's important to include the definite article 'la' before 'settimana' in this phrase.
Frequently asked
How do Italians talk about future weeks?
Besides 'la settimana prossima', they might use 'tra una settimana' (in a week's time) or specify dates. For weeks further in the future, they'll often just say 'la settimana del [date]' (the week of [date]).
