Italian Phrase
A volte esco a fare una passeggiata la sera.
Meaning
Literally, “Sometimes I go out to take a walk in the evening.” The sentence describes an occasional habit of leaving the house for a leisurely stroll after dark.
When to use
Use this phrase when you talk about your routine or hobbies, especially when describing how you unwind after dinner. It works well in casual conversation, travel diaries, or when you’re introducing yourself to a new friend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
A volteescoa fareuna passeggiatala sera
A volte (adverb of frequency)
Used to indicate something happens occasionally, similar to “sometimes”. It can appear at the beginning or after the verb.
esco (present of uscire)
First‑person singular present indicative of “uscire” (to go out). It is conjugated as esco, esci, esce…
a fare (infinitive after uscire)
The preposition “a” introduces an infinitive verb after verbs of movement, meaning “to do”.
una passeggiata (noun phrase)
Indefinite article + feminine noun; “a walk” or “a stroll”.
la sera (time expression)
Definite article + time of day; “in the evening”. It can also appear as “di sera”.
🗨In Conversation
Cosa fai di solito dopo cena?
What do you usually do after dinner?
A volte esco a fare una passeggiata la sera.
Sometimes I go out for a walk in the evening.
✕Common Mistakes
A volte esco a fare una passeggiata di la sera.
Both “la sera” and “di sera” are correct, but mixing them in the same sentence can sound odd. Choose one.
A volte vado a fare una passeggiata la sera.
“Vado a fare” is acceptable, but it changes the nuance from “going out” (social) to “going to do”. The original phrase emphasizes the act of stepping out.
A volte esce a fare una passeggiata la sera.
Remember the first‑person singular of “uscire” is “esco”, not “esce”.
↔Alternatives
A volte vado a fare una passeggiata di sera.
Sometimes I go for an evening walk.
Talvolta mi piace camminare la sera.
Sometimes I like to walk in the evening.
Di tanto in tanto esco per una passeggiata serale.
From time to time I go out for an evening stroll.
Cultural Tip
The “passeggiata” is a cherished Italian tradition, especially in small towns and coastal cities. Around 8‑9 pm locals stroll through the main piazza, greeting neighbors and window‑shopping. It’s less about exercise and more about socializing, so you’ll often hear people say they’re “fare una passeggiata” as a way to catch up with friends.