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Meaning of albergo diurno in English:

albergo diurno

noun

  • In Italy: an establishment, incorporating bathrooms and restrooms and frequently providing the services of a barber, shoeshiner, etc., typically situated at a railway station for the daytime refreshment of travellers.

Origin

Early 20th century. From Italian albergo diurno, lit. ‘daytime hotel’ from albergo + diurno daily, relating to daytime (see diurn(e).

Pronunciation

albergo diurno

/alˈbəːɡəʊ ˌdʌɪˈəːnəʊ/