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festivo

festive, holiday

adjective feh-STEE-voh Rare

Origin: From Latin festivus, from festum (feast, festival).

Usage Note

Festivo is the official adjective for public holidays: giorno festivo (public holiday), orario festivo (holiday timetable). Its antonym is feriale (working day) — a critical pair for reading Italian timetables and signs. Do not confuse with festoso (festive in mood, merry) — festivo is administrative, festoso is emotional.

Examples

"I negozi sono chiusi nei giorni festivi."

Natural Translation

Shops are closed on public holidays.

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