Italian phrases for greetings

Below are Italian phrases (Italiano) you'll actually use for greetings. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Ciao
    Pronunciation
    CHOW
    Meaning
    Hello
  • Native
    Buongiorno
    Pronunciation
    bwon-JOR-noh
    Meaning
    Good morning
  • Native
    Come stai?
    Pronunciation
    KOH-meh STY
    Meaning
    How are you?
  • Native
    Arrivederci
    Pronunciation
    ah-ree-veh-DER-chee
    Meaning
    Goodbye

Frequently asked questions

Are these Italian phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Italian, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Italian text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Italian after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Italian regularly, install a system keyboard.

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