Italian · Numbers & Time
mezzanotte
midnight
Intermediatenoun · f
Definition
Twelve o'clock at night.
Example
La festa finisce a mezzanotte.
The party ends at midnight.
Etymology
'Mezzanotte' comes from the combination of 'mezza', meaning 'half', and 'notte', meaning 'night', literally translating to 'half of the night'. It reflects the historical division of the night into parts.
How & Where It’s Used
Used formally and informally, 'mezzanotte' is common in both spoken and written contexts. It is a standard term used throughout Italy without regional differences.