dopodomani

Dopodomani is the Italian adverb meaning “the day after tomorrow.” It refers to a point in time two days from the current day and is used to discuss future plans or events with a short lead time. The word is formed by combining the words dopo (after) and domani (tomorrow).

In usage, dopodomani is invariable; it does not change for gender or number and typically precedes the verb or follows auxiliary verbs. Examples: “Ci vediamo dopodomani.” (“We’ll see each other the day after tomorrow.”) “Lo faremo dopodomani.” It can be contrasted with domani (tomorrow) and with tra due giorni (in two days), which emphasizes a broader two-day horizon rather than the exact next day.

Etymology and speech patterns: the term reflects a straightforward compounding of two basic time words, a common pattern in Italian for precise temporal references. It appears in standard Italian and is common in both spoken language and writing.

Cross-linguistic note: many languages express the same concept with a phrase like “the day after tomorrow” in English. In Italian, dopodomani is the concise, single-word equivalent. It is widely understood by speakers and used in everyday communication as well as in media and literature.