Politeness

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Cortesia

After buongiorno, polite phrases like "please" and "thank you" are the most important Italian vocabulary you’ll ever learn. When you visit Italy, knowing just these few phrases will go a long way, even if the very next thing you say is Parla inglese?

per favore per piacere per cortesia		please
grazie		thank you
grazie mille grazie tante		thank you very much
grazie di cuore		thank you from the bottom of my heart
prego		you’re welcome
di niente non c’è problema		no problem
non c’è di che		it was nothing
salute!		bless you! (after a sneeze)
scusami		pardon me
mi scusi		excuse me
mi dispiace		I'm sorry
cin cin! auguri! salute!		cheers! to your health!
Buon appetito!		enjoy your meal  (learn more)
Titles
signore		Sir, Mr.
signora		Ma'am, Mrs.
signorina		Miss

 Related lessons

• Greetings
• Introductions
• Titles
   

 En español

• Cortesía
   

 En français

• Politesse
   

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