The difference between GIORNO and GIORNATA in Italian

In this Q&A-style video, teachers Mark and Francesca from Coffee Break Italian answer learner Heather’s question about the difference between the words "giorno" and "giornata", which both translate as "day" in English. Are you confused about when to say "buongiorno" and when to say "buona giornata" when speaking to people in Italian? If so, this is the video for you!
Here are the phrases included in this video:
• Buongiorno
• Buona giornata
• Ho passato un giorno a Roma.
• Ho passato una (bella) giornata a Roma.
• Una sera
• Una serata
Make sure you watch the full video to hear a full explanation about how to use these phrases. We've provided subtitles in English which can be turned on using the Subtitles/CC button.
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[@westsidechgopaesani3790]

being americano in chgo this was a clear concise explanation Grazie.

[@DM-mt7km]

Another excellent episode

[@jackieluongo9339]

Brava! Bravo! Best Italian teachers on KZbin.

[@michaelrubino9041]

Great explanation. Grazie. Have a great day...o meglio, avete una buona giornata!

[@italianoin7minuti]

Questo video mi è piaciuto tantissimo e lo condividerò con i miei studenti di lingua italiana. Complimenti :)

[@oliverraven]

I only knew 'giornata' from Football Italia, where it means a matchday in the Lega Calcio. Other than that I'd use 'giorno' for all other meanings of 'day' and just hope to be understood. Good to have some wider context to the word. Grazie mille!

[@coffeebreaklanguages]

Thanks for watching!

[@lewisaino]

I Giorno Giovanni have a dream.

[@OnnumMuttaiyum]

I, Giorno Giovanna have a nice day!

[@johnscanlon878]

When trying to ask someone if they are working all day, would you say: Lavori tutto il giorno? o Lavori tutta la giornata?

[@coffeebreaklanguages]

They are both correct although 'giorno' is probably a more natural option in this question !

[@more2195]

Oh, it's like "día" and "jornada" in Spanish! Or something like that, I suppose

[@coffeebreaklanguages]

Good question! The difference between 'día' and 'jornada' in Spanish is a little different from 'giorno' and 'giornata' in Italian. 'Día' is used in most contexts, while 'jornada' is used specifically when talking about the duration of a working day or the duration of a trip in days, for example. Hope this helps!

[@more2195]

@@coffeebreaklanguages yes, thank you for the explanation! ^^

[@shana6275]

GIORNO GIOVANNA