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"No, thank you" in Italian: no, grazie
no, grazie
No, thank you in Italian is no, grazie (noh GRAHT-tsyeh). Keep both parts together when you refuse politely. With friends you still use this tu-friendly phrase.
Street seller
No, grazie. Non mi serve un ombrello.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce no, grazie
Say it
noh GRAHT-tsyeh
/no ˈɡrat.t͡sje/
noh GRAHT-tsyeh. Short no, then grazie with hard ts.
"No, thank you" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| no, grazie | no, thank you Polite refusal. | Polite refusal. |
| no grazie, sto a posto | no thanks, I'm fine Stronger soft refuse. | Stronger soft refuse. |
| grazie, ma no | thanks, but no Alternative order. | Alternative order. |
| preferisco di no, grazie | I'd rather not, thanks Gentler decline. | Gentler decline. |
How to use no, grazie in real life
- 1Street seller
No, grazie. Non mi serve un ombrello.
No, thank you. I don't need an umbrella.
Whole phrase no, grazie.
- 2At dinner
No, grazie: sono già pieno.
No, thank you: I'm already full.
Refusing more food.
- 3Offered a flyer
No, grazie, buonasera!
No, thank you—good evening!
Quick street refusal.
Mistakes English speakers make with no, grazie
Incorrect: No thank you. (in Italian conversation)
Correct: No, grazie.
Use the Italian phrase no, grazie.
Incorrect: Grazie no! (abrupt dump)
Correct: No, grazie.
No, grazie sounds politer than a clipped grazie no in many contexts.
Good to know
Italians refuse offerings often with a smile and no, grazie—especially second helpings and street promotions. Softening with sto bene così keeps the refusal warm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Declining more dessert at a friend's house
ChatPal
Vuoi un'altra fetta? No pressione!
Want another slice? No pressure!
You
No, grazie. Era buonissima, ma basta.
No, thank you. It was delicious, but that's enough.
ChatPal
Caffè allora? O anche no, grazie?
Coffee then? Or also no, thank you?
You
No, grazie: dopo non dormo. Grazie mille comunque!
No, thank you: I won't sleep after. Thanks a lot anyway!
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FAQ
Common questions about "No, thank you" in Italian
Is no, grazie rude?
No—it is the standard polite refusal.
Should I keep both words?
Yes. No alone can sound abrupt; grazie alone means thanks.
Can I add a reason?
Yes: No, grazie, sono pieno.
Formal version?
Same phrase works with Lei; tone and body language carry formality.
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