Everyday situations · Lesson 1

I saluti

Greetings

Learn to say hello and goodbye, ask how someone is and introduce yourself. Italian greetings depend on the time of day and how well you know the person.

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il saluto

Translation

greeting

Example

In Italia si risponde sempre al saluto

Translation

In Italy people always return a greeting.

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buongiorno

Translation

good morning; good afternoon

Example

Buongiorno, signora Rossi!

Translation

Good morning, Mrs Rossi!

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buonasera

Translation

good evening

Example

Buonasera, signor Bianchi!

Translation

Good evening, Mr Bianchi!

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buonanotte

Translation

good night

Example

Buonanotte, a domani!

Translation

Good night, see you tomorrow!

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ciao

Translation

hi; bye

Example

Ciao, Marco! Come stai?

Translation

Hi, Marco! How are you?

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salve

Translation

hello

Example

Salve, ho un appuntamento

Translation

Hello, I have an appointment.

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arrivederci

Translation

goodbye

Example

Arrivederci e buona giornata!

Translation

Goodbye and have a nice day!

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a presto

Translation

see you soon

Example

A presto, ci vediamo la prossima settimana!

Translation

See you soon, we will see each other next week!

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Buongiorno, come sta?

Translation

Good morning, how are you?

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Ciao, come stai?

Translation

Hi, how are you?

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Molto bene, grazie. E Lei?

Translation

Very well, thank you. And you?

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Piacere di conoscerla

Translation

Pleased to meet you.

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Come ti chiami?

Translation

What is your name?

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Mi chiamo Anna

Translation

My name is Anna.

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Ci vediamo domani!

Translation

See you tomorrow!

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Buona giornata!

Translation

Have a nice day!

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il saluto

greeting

🇮🇹 EsempioIn Italia si risponde sempre al salutoEnglishIn Italy people always return a greeting.

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buongiorno

good morning; good afternoon

🇮🇹 EsempioBuongiorno, signora Rossi!EnglishGood morning, Mrs Rossi!

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buonasera

good evening

🇮🇹 EsempioBuonasera, signor Bianchi!EnglishGood evening, Mr Bianchi!

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buonanotte

good night

🇮🇹 EsempioBuonanotte, a domani!EnglishGood night, see you tomorrow!

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ciao

hi; bye

🇮🇹 EsempioCiao, Marco! Come stai?EnglishHi, Marco! How are you?

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salve

hello

🇮🇹 EsempioSalve, ho un appuntamentoEnglishHello, I have an appointment.

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arrivederci

goodbye

🇮🇹 EsempioArrivederci e buona giornata!EnglishGoodbye and have a nice day!

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a presto

see you soon

🇮🇹 EsempioA presto, ci vediamo la prossima settimana!EnglishSee you soon, we will see each other next week!

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🇮🇹 ItalianoBuongiorno, come sta?

EnglishGood morning, how are you?

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🇮🇹 ItalianoCiao, come stai?

EnglishHi, how are you?

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🇮🇹 ItalianoMolto bene, grazie. E Lei?

EnglishVery well, thank you. And you?

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🇮🇹 ItalianoPiacere di conoscerla

EnglishPleased to meet you.

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🇮🇹 ItalianoCome ti chiami?

EnglishWhat is your name?

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🇮🇹 ItalianoMi chiamo Anna

EnglishMy name is Anna.

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🇮🇹 ItalianoCi vediamo domani!

EnglishSee you tomorrow!

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🇮🇹 ItalianoBuona giornata!

EnglishHave a nice day!

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