My sister got married last year.
'Sposata' = spo-ZAH-ta — three syllables. 'Scorso' = SKOR-so — two syllables. 'L'anno scorso' = last year — a very common time phrase.
Share family news when the topic of siblings comes up. Italian weddings are significant social events and mentioning a recent one always opens warm conversation.
'Sposarsi' is the reflexive verb for 'to get married.' In the passato prossimo: 'si è sposata' — uses 'essere' as auxiliary, past participle agrees with gender ('sposata' for female). 'L'anno scorso' = 'last year.'
Mio fratello si sposa a giugno.
My brother is getting married in June.
Future event — uses simple present for near future plans in Italian.
Abbiamo fatto un matrimonio bellissimo.
We had a beautiful wedding.
'Fare un matrimonio' = to have a wedding. Describes the event quality.
La cerimonia era in una villa storica.
The ceremony was in a historic villa.
Location detail — Italian weddings in historic settings are especially celebrated.
Italian weddings are famously elaborate affairs — often 150+ guests, multiple-course meals lasting hours, live music, and traditions like throwing rice or confetti. Location is key — historic villas, castles, and churches are prized venues.