Italian Phrase
La riunione è il 15 agosto.
Meaning
This phrase is used to state the specific date of a scheduled meeting. It combines the noun 'riunione' (meeting) with the verb 'essere' (to be) and a calendar date. Note that in Italian, dates almost always require the definite article 'il' before the number.
When to use
Use this in a professional or formal context to confirm or announce when an event will take place. It is a standard way to discuss schedules in an office or academic environment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lariunioneèil15agosto
La riunione
The word for meeting is feminine, so it takes the feminine article 'la'.
Il + Date
Always use the masculine singular article 'il' before numbers when referring to specific dates of the month.
Agosto
Months in Italian are generally not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Quando è la prossima riunione?
When is the next meeting?
La riunione è il 15 agosto.
The meeting is on August 15th.
✕Common Mistakes
La riunione è in 15 agosto.
In Italian, you use the definite article 'il' for dates, whereas English uses the preposition 'on'.
La riunione è il quindici di agosto.
While 'di' is grammatically possible, it is much more common and natural to say 'il 15 agosto' without the preposition.
↔Alternatives
Ci vediamo il 15 agosto per la riunione.
We'll see each other on August 15th for the meeting.
L'incontro è fissato per il 15 agosto.
The meeting is set for August 15th.
Cultural Tip
August 15th is 'Ferragosto', one of Italy's most important national holidays. In reality, scheduling a business meeting on this day would be highly unlikely, as almost all offices are closed and the country is on vacation.