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"No problem" in Italian: nessun problema
nessun problema
No problem in Italian is nessun problema (neh-SOON pro-BLEH-mah). Use it after grazie or when brushing off a small inconvenience. Figuri / figurati is a close informal cousin.
After a favor
Grazie per il passaggio! — Nessun problema.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce nessun problema
Say it
neh-SOON pro-BLEH-mah
/nesˈsun proˈblɛ.ma/
Nessun stresses SOON: neh-SOON. Problema stresses BLEH: pro-BLEH-mah.
"No problem" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nessun problema | no problem Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| non c'è problema | there's no problem Slightly fuller form. | Slightly fuller form. |
| tranquillo / tranquilla | no worries Casual reassurance. | Casual reassurance. |
| figurati | don't mention it Informal after thanks. | Informal after thanks. |
How to use nessun problema in real life
- 1After a favor
Grazie per il passaggio! — Nessun problema.
Thanks for the ride! — No problem.
Full phrase as a reply.
- 2Running late apology
Scusa il ritardo. — Nessun problema, siamo appena arrivati.
Sorry I'm late. — No problem, we just got here.
Dismissing an apology.
- 3Work chat
Puoi mandarlo domani? Nessun problema per me.
Can you send it tomorrow? No problem for me.
Nessun problema mid-sentence.
Mistakes English speakers make with nessun problema
Incorrect: No problemo.
Correct: Nessun problema.
Italian needs nessun problema, not Spanglish problemo.
Incorrect: Nessuna problema.
Correct: Nessun problema.
Problema is masculine: nessun problema.
Good to know
Nessun problema is friendly and light. For a warmer reply to thanks, Italians may prefer figurati or prego depending on the relationship.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend apologizes for a small mix-up
ChatPal
Scusa, ho preso il tuo ombrello per sbaglio.
Sorry, I took your umbrella by mistake.
You
Nessun problema — riprendilo pure.
No problem — go ahead and take it back.
ChatPal
Grazie, davvero.
Thanks, really.
You
Nessun problema, capita.
No problem, it happens.
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FAQ
Common questions about "No problem" in Italian
Is problema masculine?
Yes, which is why it's nessun problema, not nessuna.
Can I say non c'è problema?
Yes — same idea, a bit longer.
Is this the same as you're welcome?
Close after thanks, but prego / figurati are the classic you're-welcome replies.
How informal is it?
Fine with friends and coworkers; polite enough for most service situations.
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