Italian · Real conversations
How to respond to “Arrivederci!” in Italian
A farewell can be brief, friendly, or tied to the situation. It does not require a promise about the next meeting.
What you might hear
Arrivederci!
Goodbye!
Choose a reply that fits
Arrivederci.
Goodbye.
A simple farewell in a short exchange.
Abbi cura di te.
Take care.
A caring choice with a friend or acquaintance.
Buona giornata.
Have a nice day.
Suitable when ending a daytime interaction.
A presto.
See you soon.
Use when another meeting is reasonably expected.
Two short exchanges
Ending a brief interaction
Arrivederci!
Goodbye!
Arrivederci.
Goodbye.
A friend leaving
Ora vado. Arrivederci!
I'm leaving now. Goodbye!
Abbi cura di te.
Take care.
Your turn
End a daytime interaction with a friendly wish.
Reveal a sample reply
Buona giornata.
Have a nice day.
This response guide in other languages
A note on speaking Italian
Use tu with friends and Lei with someone you address formally. A request with vorrei or potrebbe can soften the tone; it still helps to say what you need clearly. The examples label the situation so you can choose the appropriate relationship.
Read doubled consonants distinctly and keep the written accents. The English translation explains the intended message; Italian often chooses a different construction rather than matching each English word.
