A1 — Beginnernoun
giornata
day (as experienced)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
giornodìtempoperiodoora
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
nottenottatabuio
Usage note
'Giornata' focuses on how a day feels/is spent (una bella giornata). 'Giorno' is the calendar day (il giorno dopo). 'Nottata' is the nighttime equivalent of giornata.
Example
"Che bella giornata! Il sole splende e fa caldo."
"What a beautiful day! The sun is shining and it is warm."
Practice Italian grammar
Free exercises, mini-exams and placement test.