A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Saturday" in Italian
Saturday in Italian is 'sabato'. Perfect for planning weekend fun or discussing your week.
sabato
SAH-bah-tohneutral
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Use 'sabato' when talking about plans for the upcoming Saturday or reflecting on a past one. It's the standard word for the sixth day of the week.
Alternatives
- di sabatoUse this when referring to Saturdays in general, like 'on Saturdays'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'a' like 'ay'
The 'a' in 'sabato' is open and clear, like the 'a' in 'father', not like the 'a' in 'say'.
Stress on the wrong syllable
The stress is on the first syllable: SA-ba-to, not sa-BA-to.
Frequently asked
What day is sabato?
Sabato is the sixth day of the week in Italy, following Friday and preceding Sunday. It's typically considered part of the weekend.
How do you say 'this Saturday' in Italian?
You would say 'questo sabato'. It directly translates to 'this Saturday' and is used for specific upcoming plans.
What's the difference between sabato and domenica?
Sabato is Saturday, and domenica is Sunday. Both are key days of the weekend, with domenica being the final day.
What are the Italian days of the week?
The Italian days of the week are: lunedì (Monday), martedì (Tuesday), mercoledì (Wednesday), giovedì (Thursday), venerdì (Friday), sabato (Saturday), and domenica (Sunday).
Why is Saturday called sabato in Italian?
The name 'sabato' for Saturday comes from the Latin word 'sabbatum', which itself derives from the Hebrew word 'shabbat', meaning 'rest'.
What do Italians call the weekend?
Italians refer to the weekend as 'il fine settimana', which literally translates to 'the end of the week'.
