Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"I don't like it" in Italian: non mi piace
non mi piace
I don't like it in Italian is non mi piace. The thing is the subject. For plurals say non mi piacciono.
Tasting soup
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How to pronounce non mi piace
Say it
non mee PYAH-cheh
/non mi ˈpja.t͡ʃe/
Non mi piace: non mee PYAH-cheh. Soft ch. Stress PYAH.
"I don't like it" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| non mi piace | I don't like it Singular liked thing. | Singular liked thing. |
| non mi piacciono | I don't like them Plural. | Plural. |
| non mi piace molto | I don't like it much Softer no. | Softer no. |
| non mi piace per niente | I don't like it at all Stronger. | Stronger. |
How to use non mi piace in real life
- 1Tasting soup
Scusa, ma non mi piace questo brodo.
Sorry, but I don't like this broth.
Food.
- 2Movie night
Quel film non mi piace proprio.
I really don't like that film.
Opinion.
- 3Clothes shop
Queste scarpe non mi piacciono.
I don't like these shoes.
Plural piacciono.
Mistakes English speakers make with non mi piace
Incorrect: Io non piace questo.
Correct: Non mi piace questo.
Structure is mi piace / non mi piace, not io piace.
Incorrect: Non mi piace le verdure.
Correct: Non mi piacciono le verdure.
Plural nouns need piacciono.
Good to know
Non mi piace is a polite food refusal at someone else's table—no long speech needed. Soften with non mi piace molto if you want to be gentle. Strong dislike can sound blunt; a smile helps.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing gelato flavors
ChatPal
Il gusto menta ti tenta?
Does mint tempt you?
You
No—non mi piace la menta.
No—I don't like mint.
ChatPal
Ok. Allora prendo cioccolato se non mi piace il limone.
Ok. Then I'll take chocolate if I don't like lemon.
You
Io prendo nocciola.
I'll take hazelnut.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I don't like it" in Italian
I don't like it?
Non mi piace.
I don't like them?
Non mi piacciono.
Softer?
Non mi piace molto.
Why mi?
The thing 'pleases to me'.
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