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Italian Phrase

Suono la chitarra tutti i giorni.

/ˈswɔ.no la kiˈtar.ra ˈtut.ti i ˈdʒor.ni/
Meaning"I play the guitar every day."
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Meaning

The speaker states that they play the guitar each day, emphasizing a regular, habitual practice. It can be used to show dedication to music or to answer a question about daily routines.

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When to use

Use this sentence when describing your musical routine, answering questions like “Cosa fai ogni giorno?” or talking about a hobby you practice daily.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Suonolachitarratuttiigiorni

1

Suono (present)

‘Suono’ is the first‑person singular present indicative of the regular –are verb *suonare* (to play an instrument).

2

Definite article *la*

*La* is the feminine singular definite article that agrees with *chitarra*.

3

Noun gender

*Chitarra* is a feminine noun, so it takes *la* and adjectives that agree in gender.

4

Idiomatic time expression

*Tutti i giorni* literally means ‘all the days’ and is the standard way to say ‘every day’ in Italian.

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Agreement in *tutti i giorni*

*Tutti* is masculine plural to match *giorni* (masc. plural); you cannot say *tutte i giorni*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Che cosa fai nel tempo libero?

What do you do in your free time?

Suono la chitarra tutti i giorni.

I play the guitar every day.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Suono il chitarra tutti i giorni.

    The article must agree with the feminine noun *chitarra*; use *la* instead of *il*.

  • Suono la chitarra tutti i giorno.

    *Giorni* is plural; the expression is *tutti i giorni* (all the days).

  • Suono a la chitarra tutti i giorni.

    *Suonare* does not need a preposition before the instrument; just the direct object.

↔Alternatives

  • Suono la chitarra ogni giorno.

    I play the guitar every day.

  • Pratico la chitarra quotidianamente.

    I practice the guitar daily.

  • Mi esercito con la chitarra tutti i giorni.

    I practice with the guitar every day.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, many music students and hobbyists talk about their practice routine using *suonare* plus a time expression. *Tutti i giorni* sounds a bit more conversational than the more formal *ogni giorno*. Remember that *suonare* can refer to any instrument, not just the guitar, and the article must match the noun’s gender.