21. Courtesy and social interactions phrases in Italian
You can be courteous in any language, especially in Italian where courtesy is well regarded. Here are a few phrases that can help you be courteous in Italian
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| buongiorno | good morning |
| buonasera | good evening (when you arrive) |
| buonanotte | good night (when you leave) |
| ciao | hello |
| salve | hello (neutral, polite) |
| arrivederci | goodbye |
| a presto | see you soon |
| grazie | thank you |
| prego | you are welcome |
| scusa / mi scusi | sorry / excuse me |
| per favore | please |
| piacere | pleasure to meet you |
| come va? | how are you? |
| tutto bene? | everything okay? |
| sto bene, grazie | i’m okay, thank you |
| tu / e lei? | and you? (informal / formal) |
Attention!
Attention!
preggo is a multi-faceted word in Italian. It can mean “you are welcome”, to offer something to someone or invite someone to enter your house.
“prego, si accomodi” - please, come in