capodanno

See also: capo d'anno

Italian

Alternative forms

• capo d'anno (less common)

Etymology

From capo d'anno (literally “head of [the] year”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌka.poˈdan.no/
• Rhymes: -anno
• Hyphenation: ca‧po‧dàn‧no

Noun

capodanno m (plural capodanni or (uncommon) capi d'anno or capidanno or capidanni)

1. New Year's Day

   Synonym: primo dell'anno m

   buon capodanno! ― happy New Year's Day!

2. (by extension) New Year's Eve

   Synonyms: ultimo dell'anno m, San Silvestro m

Usage notes

• The noun may be capitalized and treated as a proper noun when referring to a specific occurrence of this celebration.

Anagrams

• caponando