How to say “Good night” in Italian
The most common way to say “good night” in Italian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Buona notte
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Italian
Buona notte, Come stai?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Italian?
"Good night" in Italian is "Buona notte". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Buona notte" written in Italian?
"Buona notte" is the standard written form in Italian, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Buona notte" in Italian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Buona notte" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Buona notte" mean in English?
"Buona notte" is the Italian way of saying "Good night" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good night" in Italian?
Many languages — including Italian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Buona notte" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Italian spoken?
Italian is spoken by an estimated 68 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Italian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Italian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Buona notte" or any other Italian text.