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"I feel better" in Italian: mi sento meglio

mi sento meglio

Say it: mee SEN-toh MEH-lyohphrase/mi ˈsen.to ˈmeʎ.ʎo/

I feel better in Italian is mi sento meglio. Use it after a fever, a rough night, or when someone asks come ti senti?

After the flu

Oggi mi sento meglio, grazie.
Today I feel better, thanks.
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How to pronounce mi sento meglio

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mee SEN-toh MEH-lyoh

/mi ˈsen.to ˈmeʎ.ʎo/

Mi sento meglio: mee SEN-toh MEH-lyoh. Soft gli in meglio.

"I feel better" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
mi sento meglioI feel better

Default recovery line.

mi sento già meglioI already feel better

Progress update.

ti senti meglio?do you feel better?

Check-in with tu.

mi sento un po' meglioI feel a bit better

Cautious improvement.

How to use mi sento meglio in real life

  1. 1After the flu

    Oggi mi sento meglio, grazie.

    Today I feel better, thanks.

    Polite update.

  2. 2Friend texting

    Tranquillami sento meglio adesso.

    Don't worry—I feel better now.

    Reassure someone.

  3. 3Clinic follow-up

    Dottoressa, mi sento meglio dal venerdì.

    Doctor, I've felt better since Friday.

    Timeline.

Mistakes English speakers make with mi sento meglio

Incorrect: Mi sento meglio di.

Correct: Mi sento meglio.

No dangling di; the set phrase stands alone.

Incorrect: Sono meglio.

Correct: Mi sento meglio.

Use sentirsi for how you feel, not sono meglio.

Good to know

Italians often ask come ti senti? after illness and expect a short honest update. Mi sento meglio is warm and everyday; add già or un po' to show how strong the change feels.

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Checking on a friend after a cold

  1. ChatPal

    Allora? Ti senti meglio oggi?

    So? Do you feel better today?

  2. You

    , mi sento megliomeno tosse.

    Yes, I feel better—less cough.

  3. ChatPal

    Che bello. Se mi sento meglio io, usciamo.

    Nice. If I feel better, we'll go out.

  4. You

    Perfetto, domani allora.

    Perfect, tomorrow then.

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FAQ

Common questions about "I feel better" in Italian

Exact phrase?

Mi sento meglio.

Ask someone?

Ti senti meglio?

A bit better?

Mi sento un po' meglio.

Already better?

Mi sento già meglio.

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