How to Use Basic Greetings - Examples and Variations

Master the basic greetings

Also Appears In: Can Use Daily Greetings Level 1.1 Can Do Italian

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Let's look at the greetings once more.

Listen and repeat, or speak along with me.

Buongiorno.

Buonasera.

Buongiorno, signora Romano.

Ciao!

Did you notice the last greeting?

Ciao!

Hi!

Ciao! Hi! Ciao! Ciao!

In informal situations, you can just use the greeting, ciao, "hi," at any time of the day.

Ciao is the most common greeting in Italian.

However, it's only suitable for informal situations, such as when greeting friends or relatives.

It translates as "hi" or "hello," but it can also mean "good-bye."

Because of this, you can use ciao both as a meeting and parting greeting.

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