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Italian Phrase

Rimango tre notti.

/riˈmaŋɡo tre ˈnɔt.ti/
Meaning"I stay three nights."
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Meaning

Literally ‘I stay three nights.’ The speaker is telling someone that the duration of their stay, usually in a hotel, hostel, or at a friend's house, will be three nights.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are booking accommodation, answering a travel‑related question, or letting a host know how long you’ll be in their city.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Rimangotrenotti

1

Rimango (rimanere)

‘Rimango’ is the 1st‑person singular present of the verb *rimanere* ‘to stay, to remain’. It is used for a temporary stay in a place.

2

tre

The cardinal number *tre* means ‘three’. With nouns of time it indicates a count of nights, days, etc.

3

notti (notte)

*Notte* is a feminine noun meaning ‘night’; the plural *notti* is used when talking about a period of several nights.

4

No preposition needed

With *rimanere* you can state the length of stay directly (Rimango tre notti) or add *per* (Rimango per tre notti); both are correct, but the version without *per* is more concise.

🗨In Conversation

A

Per quanti giorni resterai a Firenze?

How many days will you stay in Florence?

Rimango tre notti.

I’ll stay for three nights.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Rimango per tre notti.

    Adding *per* isn’t wrong, but beginners often think it’s required; the shorter form without *per* is perfectly natural.

  • Rimango tre notte.

    The noun must agree in number with the numeral; use the plural *notti*.

  • Rimango tre giorni.

    If you mean nights, use *notti*. *Giorni* means days and changes the nuance.

↔Alternatives

  • Resto per tre notti.

    I stay for three nights.

  • Mi fermo per tre notti.

    I’m staying for three nights.

  • Sarò qui per tre notti.

    I’ll be here for three nights.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy people usually talk about the number of *notti* when arranging hotel stays, because the check‑in time is in the afternoon and the check‑out is the next morning. Saying ‘tre notti’ makes it clear you’ll leave on the morning of the fourth day. Also, it’s polite to confirm the exact dates with the host, especially in smaller towns where informal arrangements are common.