Benvenuta primavera! Level A1 [with audio]
Spring is a beautiful season, full of colors and new beginnings. In this lesson, we will learn Italian vocabulary related to spring, practice some simple sentences, and discover a few cultural aspects of how Italians celebrate this season.
La primavera in Italia
La primavera è una stagione che inizia il 21 marzo e finisce il 21 giugno. Durante la primavera, le giornate diventano più lunghe e le temperature aumentano. Il sole splende di più e la neve sulle montagne inizia a sciogliersi. La pioggia è frequente, ma aiuta la natura a crescere.
In primavera, molte piante fioriscono. I fiori come le margherite, le rose e i tulipani colorano i giardini e i parchi. Gli alberi mettono nuove foglie verdi. Anche la frutta di stagione cambia: in primavera si trovano fragole, ciliegie e albicocche. Gli animali si risvegliano dal letargo e gli uccelli tornano a cantare. La natura si riempie di vita!
Spring in Italy (English Translation)
Spring is a season that begins on March 21 and ends on June 21. During spring, the days become longer and the temperatures rise. The sun shines more and the snow on the mountains begins to melt. Rain is frequent, but it helps nature to grow.
In spring, many plants bloom. Flowers such as daisies, roses and tulips color the gardens and parks. Trees put out new green leaves. Seasonal fruit also changes: in spring you can find strawberries, cherries and apricots. Animals wake up from hibernation and birds start singing again. Nature is filled with life!
1. Vocabulary: Spring in Italian
Here are some common words related to spring:
- La primavera → Spring
- Il fiore → Flower
- I fiori → Flowers
- L’albero → Tree
- Gli alberi → Trees
- Il sole → Sun
- Il cielo → Sky
- La pioggia → Rain
- L’erba → Grass
- Le foglie → Leaves
- La farfalla → Butterfly
- L’ape → Bee
- Il nido → Nest
- L’uccello → Bird
- La temperatura → Temperature
- Il clima → Climate
- Equinozio → Equinox
- Allergia → Allergies
- Polline → Pollen
2. Basic sentences and expressions
Now, let’s practice some sentences using the new vocabulary:
- In primavera, i fiori sbocciano. → In spring, the flowers bloom.
- Gli alberi diventano verdi. → The trees become green.
- Il sole splende e il cielo è azzurro. → The sun shines and the sky is blue.
- Le api volano tra i fiori. → The bees fly among the flowers.
- Gli uccelli costruiscono i loro nidi. → The birds build their nests.
- A primavera, la temperatura è mite. → In spring, the temperature is mild.
- Spesso in primavera piove. → It often rains in spring.
3. Italian spring tradition
Spring in Italy is a time of festivals and celebrations. Here are some events that take place in this season:
- La Festa della Primavera: Many cities celebrate the arrival of spring with flower festivals and outdoor events.
- La Pasqua (Easter): One of the most important holidays in Italy, celebrated with traditional foods like “colomba” (a dove-shaped cake) and chocolate eggs.
- La Festa dei Fiori di Spello: A famous flower festival where the streets are decorated with beautiful floral carpets.
4. Practice exercise
Translate the following sentences into Italian:
- In spring, the trees have green leaves.
- The butterflies fly in the garden.
- The sun shines and it is warm.
- The birds sing in the morning.
Try to write your answers and check them with the vocabulary list above!
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