Italian Phrase
La festa è stasera.
Meaning
This is a simple declarative sentence used to communicate the timing of a social event. It uses the third-person singular form of the verb 'essere' (to be) to link the subject 'la festa' to the time 'stasera'.
When to use
Use this phrase when confirming plans with friends, answering a question about an event's schedule, or reminding someone of an appointment for the evening.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lafestaèstasera
Definite Article
'La' is the feminine singular definite article, matching the gender and number of 'festa'.
Verb Essere
'è' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'essere', used to identify or locate events in time.
Temporal Adverb
'Stasera' is a contraction of 'questa' (this) and 'sera' (evening), functioning as a single word meaning 'tonight'.
🗨In Conversation
A che ora ci vediamo per il compleanno?
What time are we meeting for the birthday?
La festa è stasera alle nove.
The party is tonight at nine.
✕Common Mistakes
La festa è oggi sera.
Italian uses the single word 'stasera' to mean tonight; 'oggi sera' is a literal but incorrect translation from 'today evening'.
La festa fa stasera.
In Italian, you use 'essere' (to be) to state when an event occurs, not 'fare' (to do/make).
↔Alternatives
Stasera c'è la festa.
Tonight there is the party.
La festa si terrà stasera.
The party will be held tonight.
Cultural Tip
Italian social events often start later than in other cultures. 'Stasera' usually implies a time after 8:30 or 9:00 PM for a party, and it is common for guests to arrive slightly after the stated time.