Italian Phrase
La scadenza è il 22 ottobre.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate the final date by which something must be completed or when a document expires. It uses the noun 'scadenza' which specifically refers to a deadline or an expiration date.
When to use
Use this phrase in office environments, schools, or when discussing bills and official documents. It is appropriate for any formal or semi-formal situation involving time limits.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lascadenzaèil22ottobre
La scadenza
A feminine noun meaning 'deadline' or 'expiration'. Note the 'la' article matching the feminine ending '-a'.
Dates with 'il'
In Italian, you use the masculine singular article 'il' before numbers to express a specific day of the month.
🗨In Conversation
Quando dobbiamo finire il rapporto?
When do we need to finish the report?
La scadenza è il 22 ottobre.
The deadline is October 22nd.
✕Common Mistakes
La scadenza è in 22 ottobre.
In Italian, specific dates are preceded by the definite article 'il', not the preposition 'in'.
Il scadenza è il 22 ottobre.
The word 'scadenza' is feminine, so it requires the feminine article 'la'.
↔Alternatives
Scade il 22 ottobre.
It expires/is due on October 22nd.
Il termine è il 22 ottobre.
The time limit is October 22nd.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, dates follow the Day-Month-Year format. Unlike English, months are generally not capitalized in Italian sentences unless they appear at the very beginning of a sentence.