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"Nice to meet you" in Italian: piacere
piacere
Nice to meet you in Italian is often just piacere (pyah-CHEH-reh). You can expand to piacere di conoscerti (tu) or piacere di conoscerla (Lei). A common reply is piacere mio.
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How to pronounce piacere
Say it
pyah-CHEH-reh
/pjaˈtʃe.re/
Piacere stresses CHEH: pyah-CHEH-reh. Soft c before e.
"Nice to meet you" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| piacere | nice to meet you Short, universal first-meeting line. | Short, universal first-meeting line. |
| piacere di conoscerti | nice to meet you (tu) Informal fuller phrase. | Informal fuller phrase. |
| piacere di conoscerla | nice to meet you (Lei) Formal fuller phrase. | Formal fuller phrase. |
| piacere mio | the pleasure is mine Standard reply. | Standard reply. |
How to use piacere in real life
- 1Meeting a friend's roommate
Piacere, io sono Alex.
Nice to meet you, I'm Alex.
Short piacere + name.
- 2Formal office intro
Piacere di conoscerla, dottore.
Nice to meet you, doctor.
Formal Lei form.
- 3Replying after an introduction
Piacere mio!
The pleasure is mine!
Classic reply to piacere.
Mistakes English speakers make with piacere
Incorrect: Nice to meet you! (said in English at an all-Italian table)
Correct: Piacere!
Use piacere—short and natural in Italian intros.
Incorrect: Piacere di conoscerti, signora.
Correct: Piacere di conoscerla, signora.
Signora calls for Lei: conoscerla, not conoscerti.
Good to know
Italians often keep first meetings light: name, piacere, maybe a handshake or cheek kisses among friends. Piacere mio closes the loop. Later you may hear ci conosciamo già? if faces are familiar.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting someone new through a mutual friend
ChatPal
Alex, ti presento Giulia.
Alex, I'd like you to meet Giulia.
You
Piacere, Giulia!
Nice to meet you, Giulia!
ChatPal
Piacere di conoscerti anche da parte mia… ah no, io vi presento soltanto.
Nice to meet you from me too… ah no, I'm only introducing you.
You
Tranquilla: piacere mio, Giulia.
No worries: the pleasure is mine, Giulia.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nice to meet you" in Italian
Is piacere enough by itself?
Yes—very common. Add di conoscerti/conoscerla when you want a fuller line.
How do I reply?
Piacere mio, or simply piacere back.
Tu or Lei?
Conoscerti with tu; conoscerla with Lei.
Does piacere mean pleasure?
Yes—the noun pleasure; in intros it stands for nice to meet you.
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