stasera

Stasera is an Italian adverb meaning "this evening" or "tonight." It is used to refer to events, plans, or happenings scheduled for the current or upcoming evening. In everyday speech it is common to hear phrases such as “Stasera usciamo” (We are going out tonight) or “Stasera ho una riunione” (I have a meeting this evening). The term can function as a simple time reference in a sentence.

Origin and usage: Stasera derives from the phrase questa sera (this evening). Through common speech, the two words gradually merged into a single word, a development that is now standard in Italian. The word is versatile in informal and formal contexts, and it can be used to introduce or modify statements about evening plans.

In culture and media: The phrase is widely used in Italian culture as a title or thematic element in songs, television programs, and films, reflecting its everyday relevance. It also appears in headlines and schedules to indicate programming or events planned for the evening. Because of its immediacy, stasera is a frequent marker in conversations and media summaries about upcoming activities.

Related terms: Sera (evening) is the broader noun, while questa sera directly corresponds to “this evening.” Stasera is the standard, everyday form used in spoken Italian.