Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buona sera
Phrase
bwoh-nah seh-rah
Definition
Buona sera is an Italian phrase that translates to ‘good evening’ in English.
Examples
- Upon entering the restaurant, she smiled and said, ‘Buona sera!’ to the owner.
- He greeted his friends with a cheerful, ‘Buona sera!’ as the sun began to set.
- During the Italian class, the teacher taught students how to properly use ‘buona sera’ in conversation.
Meaning
It is used as a greeting in the evening, typically after 5 or 6 PM.
Synonyms
- Good evening
- Salutations
- Evening greetings
