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Two older men talking at an outdoor café terrace in Florence in spring, with wisteria flowers and the Duomo in the background.

Spring in Italy arrives with blooming flowers, unpredictable weather, and a renewed zest for life. International visitors often notice Italians using colorful phrases to describe this vibrant season. In this article, we explore a curated selection of Italian idioms, sayings, and proverbs related to springtime – touching on the capricious weather, the theme of rebirth, festive moods, and the passage of time. From age-old wisdom about Marzo pazzerello (crazy March) to cheerful Easter expressions, each idiom reveals a piece of Italian culture. Read on to learn their meanings, see how they’re used in context (with a special focus on Florence and Tuscany), and enrich your Italian language skills this spring.