How do you say "A special occasion" in Italian?

"A special occasion" in Italian is "Un'occasione speciale". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘A special occasion’ in Italian

Q: What does "Un'occasione speciale" mean in English?

"Un'occasione speciale" means "A special occasion" in English. Usage tip: [Un'] before [occasione] is the feminine form of [uno/una] shortened before a vowel. You'll see the same in [un'amica], [un'idea], [un'anniversario] is wrong because [anniversario] is masculine, so it stays [un anniversario].

Un'occasione speciale

oon ok-kah-ZYOH-neh speh-chah-leh

[oon ok-kah-ZYOH-neh speh-chah-leh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Un'] before [occasione] is the feminine form of [uno/una] shortened before a vowel. You'll see the same in [un'amica], [un'idea], [un'anniversario] is wrong because [anniversario] is masculine, so it stays [un anniversario].

Phrase Breakdown

Un'

[oon]

Shortened form of uno/una before a vowel; here it means 'a' in the phrase.

Example

Un' cena romantica richiede un tavolo tranquillo.

A romantic dinner requires a quiet table.

occasione

[ok-kah-ZYOH-neh]

occasion

Used for an event or reason worth celebrating, such as a birthday or anniversary.

Example

Il nostro anniversario è un'occasione speciale, una vera occasione da ricordare.

Our anniversary is a special occasion, a real occasion to remember.

speciale

[speh-chah-leh]

special

Describes something important, memorable, or out of the ordinary.

Example

Vorremmo un dolce speciale per rendere la serata speciale.

We would like a special dessert to make the evening special.

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