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"Thank you very much" in Italian: grazie mille
grazie mille
Thank you very much in Italian is grazie mille (GRAHT-tsyeh MEEL-leh). Keep both words together for strong thanks beyond a plain grazie.
After a big favour
Grazie mille per il passaggio a casa.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce grazie mille
Say it
GRAHT-tsyeh MEEL-leh
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje ˈmil.le/
GRAHT-tsyeh MEEL-leh. Grazie has a hard ts; mille stresses MEEL.
"Thank you very much" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| grazie mille | thank you very much / thanks a lot Strong everyday thanks. | Strong everyday thanks. |
| grazie tante | many thanks Polite alternative. | Polite alternative. |
| grazie di cuore | thank you from the heart Warm and sincere. | Warm and sincere. |
| mille grazie | many thanks Same idea, word order flipped. | Same idea, word order flipped. |
How to use grazie mille in real life
- 1After a big favour
Grazie mille per il passaggio a casa.
Thank you very much for the ride home.
Whole phrase grazie mille.
- 2At a desk helping you
Grazie mille, sei stato gentilissimo.
Thank you very much, you've been so kind.
Grazie mille + compliment.
- 3Receiving a gift
Davvero grazie mille: non dovevi!
Really, thank you very much—you shouldn't have!
Davvero grazie mille.
Mistakes English speakers make with grazie mille
Incorrect: Grazie milione!
Correct: Grazie mille!
The set phrase is grazie mille, not milione.
Incorrect: Mille di grazie per l'aiuto.
Correct: Grazie mille per l'aiuto.
Use grazie mille (or mille grazie), not mille di grazie.
Good to know
Grazie mille is the default upgrade when someone really helped—directions, luggage, a free coffee. Reply with prego or figurati, same as for plain grazie.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Thanking a stranger who helped with bags
ChatPal
Lascia: ti aiuto con la valigia. Grazie mille se mi tieni lo sportello.
Leave it: I'll help with the suitcase. Thank you very much if you hold the door.
You
Grazie mille davvero, non ce la facevo da sola.
Thank you very much—I couldn't manage alone.
ChatPal
Figurati! Grazie mille a te per l'attesa.
Don't mention it! Thank you very much for waiting.
You
Allora grazie mille e buona giornata!
Then thank you very much and have a good day!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thank you very much" in Italian
Is grazie mille too strong?
No—it is normal for real favours. Save bare grazie for tiny things.
Can I say mille grazie?
Yes, same idea.
How do I reply?
Prego, figurati, or di niente.
Do I need per after it?
Optional: grazie mille per l'aiuto.
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