A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "This week" in Italian
Learn how to say 'this week' in Italian to discuss your travel plans, work schedule, or upcoming social events with locals.
Questa settimana.
KWES-ta set-ti-MA-naneutral
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Use this when discussing plans that fall within the current seven-day period. It is perfect for confirming appointments or asking about events happening before the weekend.
Alternatives
- In settimanaUse this when referring to 'sometime during the work week'.
- StasettimanaA common colloquial contraction used in casual conversation.
Ways to get it wrong
Ignoring the double 't'
Ensure you pronounce both 't's in 'settimana' clearly; Italian consonants are held longer than in English.
A small cultural note
Italians often use 'in settimana' to distinguish the work week (Monday to Friday) from the weekend, even if the calendar week technically includes Saturday and Sunday.
Frequently asked
How do I say next week in Italian?
You say 'la prossima settimana'. Use this when referring to the seven-day period following the current one.
Does questa settimana change if the noun is masculine?
No, 'settimana' is always feminine, so 'questa' remains the same regardless of what you are discussing. It is a fixed phrase that does not need to agree with other nouns.
Can I use this phrase to talk about the past?
Yes, it works for both past and future events within the current week. Context provided by your verb tense will clarify if you mean something that already happened or is yet to come.
