giornata

[jawr-nah-tuh]

giornata Definition

• 1. a day's work or a specific task accomplished in a day
• 2. a section of a fresco painted in a single day

Using giornata: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "giornata" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I finished my giornata early today.

• Example

  The artist completed the giornata before sunset.

• Example

  The giornata for today is to finish the report.

giornata Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for giornata

• task
• assignment
• duty
• job
• day's work

Phrases with giornata

• una giornata nera

  a black day, a day of disaster

  Example

  The stock market crash was a real una giornata nera.

• fare una bella giornata

  to have a good day

  Example

  I hope you fare una bella giornata today!

• giornata lavorativa

  workday

  Example

  My giornata lavorativa starts at 9am and ends at 5pm.

Origins of giornata

from Italian 'giorno', meaning 'day'

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Summary: giornata in Brief

The term 'giornata' [jawr-nah-tuh] refers to a day's work or a specific task accomplished in a day. It can also refer to a section of a fresco painted in a single day. Examples include 'I finished my giornata early today.' and 'The artist completed the giornata before sunset.' Phrases like 'una giornata nera' denote a black day or a day of disaster.