Italian · Body & Health
"Are you okay?" in Italian: Stai bene?
Stai bene?
Note: formal: Sta bene?
Are you okay in Italian is Stai bene? Use tu with friends and family. Sta bene? is only the formal note for strangers or elders.
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How to pronounce Stai bene?
Say it
STY bah-neh
/stai ˈbɛ.ne/
Stai bene: STY bah-neh. Blend stai; open eh in bene.
"Are you okay?" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Stai bene? | Are you okay? Default tu. | Default tu. |
| stai bene davvero? | are you really okay? Stronger concern. | Stronger concern. |
| tutto bene? | everything okay? Softer alternate. | Softer alternate. |
| non stai bene? | aren't you feeling well? Noticing distress. | Noticing distress. |
How to use Stai bene? in real life
- 1After a stumble
Ehi—stai bene?
Hey—are you okay?
Immediate care.
- 2Quiet friend
Parli poco oggi: stai bene?
You're quiet today: are you okay?
Emotional check.
- 3End of a hard call
Respira. Stai bene adesso?
Breathe. Are you okay now?
After shock.
Mistakes English speakers make with Stai bene?
Incorrect: Sta bene? (to a close friend)
Correct: Stai bene?
Use Stai bene? with tu; Sta bene? is formal only.
Incorrect: Sei okay?
Correct: Stai bene?
Prefer the Italian set phrase.
Good to know
Stai bene? is quick empathy after falls, bad news, or odd silence. Italians may answer così così before explaining. Follow with vuoi sederti? if someone looks shaky.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping after someone trips on the sidewalk
ChatPal
Oh! Stai bene?
Oh! Are you okay?
You
Sì… stai bene tu? Mi hai preso?
Yes… are you okay? Did you catch me?
ChatPal
Io sì. Siediti un secondo.
I'm fine. Sit for a second.
You
Ok, grazie.
Ok, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Are you okay?" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Stai bene?
Formal note?
Sta bene? with lei.
Really okay?
Stai bene davvero?
Softer?
Tutto bene?
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