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When learning Italian, it is essential to know many catchphrases and expressions that are widely used by natives in everyday conversations. It is the basis of polite and effective communication. When it comes to variety in the ways you express yourself, Italian is rich in colorful phrases that will spice up your speech and make you sound like a local!
How Do You Say Welcome In Italian
As proof of this, there are not only many ways to express gratitude, but also countless ways to respond! Knowing how to express your willingness and joy in helping someone is just as important as saying “grazi” (thank you). Therefore, you should definitely learn the most common words and expressions to say in Italian, such as “No problem!”, and “You’re very welcome”, as well as how to use them in different situations.
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In this guide, you’ll learn 10 ways to say “You’re welcome” in Italian like a native speaker! Are you ready? (Ready?)… Comminciamo! (Let’s get started!)
“Prego” is definitely the most popular and most used expression and directly translates into English as “you are welcome”. This is the standard response used in response to “Gracie”. “Prego” in Italian can be used in both formal and informal situations. This means you’ll hear native speakers use it in a variety of interactions: with friends, family members, the elderly, doctors… basically, any type of exchange required, no matter how formal the situation.
However, you would be surprised to see that this versatile word has many other meanings! Ecoli qua (here are):
Notice how “prego” is used in formal contexts here, and therefore you should use the “Lei” form (same formal “you”) to address someone.
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With the same meaning, but in a different (very informal) context, you can hear the expression “Ti prego”, which translates to “please”, “I beg you”, “I beg you”. For example:
2. When you walk into a bar or restaurant or store you may hear a waiter/waitress or salesperson say “prego”. They call you “buongiorno, prego?” If greeted with “How may I help you?” or (in the case of a bar/restaurant) “Are you ready to order?”. So don’t look surprised, they’re not telling you “you’re welcome”, they’re actually starting a conversation with you 😉
3. The next meaning of “prego” we’ll look at is “go!” means, used as an invitation or permission to speak to do something after making a request. For example, :
4. “Prego” is the first person singular form of the verb “pregare”, prayer. “Io prego” or simply “prego” means both, “I pray”.
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5. Finally, this short but powerful word can be used as a kind of question when you want the other person to repeat what they said. “Excuse me?”, “Excuse me?”, “What is that?”, “I’m sorry, I don’t understand”. If your Italian friend is telling you how their day was in really fast Italian, you should stop them at some point and ask them to say it again: Prego?
“Prego!” Say “You’re welcome” is the main phrase you’ll learn to say, but there are many other, more colorful variations you can use! Keep reading to know all about them 😉
But first, here’s a little task for you! Read the following sentences and try to understand what “prego” means in each of them and translate it into English.
These phrases literally mean “nothing” (“niante” and “nulla” are synonyms for “nothing”) and are interchangeable. They are used frequently and are quite neutral, meaning that like “prego”, you can use them in both formal and informal contexts. You can use it to express your willingness to help or do something by saying that you are not inconvenienced.
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Example: Grazie, sei un tesoro! – Ci mancherebbe altro! (Thanks, you sweetheart! – don’t even mention it!)
This highly idiomatic expression literally translates to “there would be missing (something else)”, which sounds a bit strange in English, but is a popular (though less common than “prego” and “di nulla/niente”) Italians’ way of saying “you’re welcome”. method It comes from the verb “mancare” (to miss), but its original meaning has nothing to do with it. You can translate it as “don’t mention it”, “you’re very welcome” or “it’s a pleasure”.
“Ci mancherebbe (altro)” is very emphatic and suitable in both formal and informal contexts. The word “altro” (another/another) adds nothing special to the phrase, so both versions are accepted.
Example: Grazie Mille, Ti Devo Un Favor! – Ma ti pare? (Thank you so much, I owe you! – Don’t mention it/don’t worry about it!)
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The following phrase for saying “you’re welcome” in Italian is also very idiomatic, meaning it cannot be translated literally. It is actually quite difficult to find a proper translation for this in English. why Because sometimes Italians use common expressions, the meaning of which is clear only to native speakers, because they are part of normal usage – but not to foreigners! “Ma t pare?” One of them! In English it is “But do you feel it?” translates to like, because it is derived from the verb “parere” (to seem).
Unlike the previous examples, this expression is mainly used in informal contexts, i.e. with friends, colleagues and intimates. It fits situations where one person expresses extreme gratitude and the other responds with a high level of enthusiasm to help or help.
The next two expressions used in Italian to say “you’re welcome” come from the verb “figurarci” (to imagine, to figure), but again they are used figurativamente (figuratively). No pun intended 😉
The informal version, “figurati”, is a very friendly way of saying “prego” and conveys the idea of ”my pleasure”, “happy to help”, “anytime”. For example, if you give your Italian friend a gift, you can reply to their “Grazzi”! With “Figurty!”
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On the other hand, the official version, “si figuri” is also friendly but at the same time very polite. For example:
Like “prego,” “figurati” has different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Consider the following sentences:
Example: Grazie per avarmi iutato! – Mom Sherji! (Thanks for helping me out! – don’t mention it/though!)
The phrase “Ma Scherzy!” (pronounced in a tone between a question and an exclamation) is very similar to “ma ti pare?”, meaning it is mostly used in informal contexts. This is a very enthusiastic and emphatic way to express your joy in helping or doing something for someone like a friend. The literal translation into English is “But are you kidding!”, but it means “Of course!” or “Don’t Mention!”.
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Next is another common phrase Italians use to say “you’re welcome.” Unlike some of the previous expressions we’ve seen so far, the meaning of “Nesson problema” can literally be translated as “no problem”. It conveys the idea that you feel no discomfort in helping or helping someone. The phrase is actually an abbreviation of “non c’è nessun problema”, meaning “no problem”.
Attention! (Caution!) If you’re a beginner in Italian, you’ll translate the English “no problem” with “no problem” in Italian, which is a very common mistake. However, in Italian the word “no” is not used in this type of expression, but only as an answer to a question. Check out my guide to the worst mistakes Italian beginners make!
Example: Gracie per essere venuti. – È stato un piacere (Thank you all for coming. – It was a pleasure.)
Another way to say “you’re welcome” in Italian is “piacere mio” (my pleasure) or its variation “è stato un piacere” (it’s a pleasure), which conveys the idea of having fun doing or helping you. Something for someone like, “I don’t mind helping/not helping, in fact, I’m/happy!”.
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Remember that “è stato un piacere” refers to the past, so it’s only really appropriate to use it when the helping action has already happened.
Both of these expressions are very formal, so you won’t hear them very often in informal situations like among friends.
This word is used to say “you’re welcome” in Italian. It is very informal and translates to the English word “absolutely”, which can also be used as an adverb in other types of sentences. For example:
Example: Grazie per l’informazione. – Non c’e de che (Thanks for the info. – Never/ don’t mention it.)
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Last but not least is “non c’ di che”, a more colorful way of saying “you’re welcome” in Italian. “Non c’è di che” is highly idiomatic and therefore impossible to translate directly into English (literally, it means “nothing”). It is very formal and very polite.
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