Buonanotte (pronounced buh-nan-tay) is a good night greeting in Italian that you’ll probably hear a lot as an expat living in Italy. It is similar to the English phrase “good evening” and can be used in formal or colloquial contexts. It is most commonly used when saying goodbye to someone at the end of the day or before going to sleep, especially if you are leaving the office or a restaurant after dinner.

You can also use this greeting with family members and friends at home, if you want to wish them a good night before they go to sleep. However, the more formal and traditional way to wish someone a good night is with the expression riposatevi or ripositevi. These are both translated to mean have a good rest or have a nice nap in English.

When wishing a loved one or close friend a good night in Italian, it is customary to add a term of endearment like amore or tesoro. This will give the expression more meaning and help to create a special bond between you and the person you are speaking to.

Another common way to say good night in Italian is to use the expression sogni d’oro, which is translated to mean golden dreams. This is a very poetic and special way to say goodnight, and it will surely impress any native speaker!

If you are feeling pessimistic about something or think that it is doomed to fail, you can express your thoughts by using the expression Buonanotte al secchio. Literally this means good night to the bucket, and it is a fun way to express that there is nothing more you can do!

You can also use the phrase spettacoli di speranza (speranze of hope) to wish someone a good night. This is an interesting expression to use when you want to give someone a positive message before they sleep! This is a great way to boost their self-esteem before they start the new day.