Being Polite in Italian
Manners matter everywhere! In this lesson, you will learn how to say please, thank you, and you're welcome in Italian.
The Magic Words
- Per favore = Please (used to make requests politely).
- Grazie = Thank you (used to express gratitude).
- Prego = You're welcome (used to reply to 'grazie').
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse prego with prego as a verb. Just remember that when someone says 'grazie', you reply with 'prego'.
Words
per favore
please
Un caffè, per favore.A coffee, please.
grazie
thank you
Grazie, arrivederci.Thank you, goodbye.
prego
you're welcome
Prego, buona giornata.You're welcome, have a good day.
scusa
excuse me (informal)
Scusa, dov'è il bagno?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
buongiorno
good morning
Buongiorno, signore.Good morning, sir.
ciao
hello / goodbye
Ciao, come stai?Hi, how are you?
sì
yes
Sì, grazie.Yes, thank you.
no
no
No, grazie.No, thank you.
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Patterns
___, per favore.
Asking for something politely, like 'Water, please.'
Acqua, per favore.Water, please.
Grazie, ___.
Saying thank you to someone specific, like 'Thank you, sir.'
Grazie, ciao.Thank you, bye.