Italian Phrase
Oggi restiamo a casa.
Meaning
It means 'We are staying at home today.' The speaker includes themselves and at least one other person, indicating a decision to remain at home rather than go out.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to tell friends, family, or colleagues that you’ll spend the day inside, perhaps because of bad weather, a relaxed weekend, or a need to work from home.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oggirestiamoacasa
Oggi
Adverb of time meaning 'today'. It usually appears at the beginning of the sentence.
restiamo
First person plural present indicative of the verb 'restare' (to stay). Conjugation: io resto, noi restiamo.
a
Preposition used to indicate location, similar to English 'at' or 'in'.
casa
Noun meaning 'home' or 'house'.
🗨In Conversation
Cosa fate questo pomeriggio?
What are you doing this afternoon?
Oggi restiamo a casa.
We’re staying at home today.
✕Common Mistakes
Oggi rimaniamo a casa.
Do not confuse with 'restiamo' (we stay) vs. 'restiamo' (we rest) – the verb is 'restare', not 'rimanere' in this context.
Oggi restiamo alla casa.
Avoid adding an article unless you need emphasis: 'la casa' would refer to a specific house, not the general idea of staying home.
↔Alternatives
Stiamo a casa oggi.
We are at home today.
Rimaniamo in casa per oggi.
We are staying indoors for today.
Oggi non usciamo, restiamo a casa.
We’re not going out today; we’re staying home.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, saying you 'resti a casa' can also imply a relaxed, family‑oriented day, especially on a Sunday or during a rainy weekend. Italians often use 'casa' to refer to the family home rather than just the physical building, so the phrase can carry a warm, cozy nuance.