How to Say ‘They are in season.’ in Italian
Sono di stagione.
SOH-noh dee stah-TSYOH-neh
[SOH-noh dee stah-TSYOH-neh]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple and very useful. In conversation, the subject is often omitted because it's understood.
🇮🇹 In Italy: If something is di stagione, Italians often assume it will also taste better and suit traditional recipes.
Phrase Breakdown
Sono
[SOH-noh]
they are / are
Third person plural of essere; here it introduces a description.
Questi funghi sono di stagione.
These mushrooms are in season.
Di stagione
dee stah-TSYOH-neh
In season
Fixed expression meaning seasonal and available at the right time of year.
Le zucchine sono di stagione.
Zucchini are in season.
Words in this phrase
di
[dee]
of / in
Used in the expression di stagione to mean 'in season'.
I tartufi non sono sempre di stagione.
Truffles are not always in season.
stagione
[stah-TSYOH-neh]
season
Refers to the correct natural season for produce.
I finferli di stagione hanno più sapore.
Chanterelles in season have more flavor.
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