Italian · Greetings & Essentials
"Welcome!" in Italian: benvenuto/a
benvenuto/a
Welcome! in Italian is benvenuto (ben-veh-NOO-toh) for a man and benvenuta for a woman. Plural is benvenuti / benvenute. This is the greeting, not you're welcome (prego).
At the door
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How to pronounce benvenuto/a
Say it
ben-veh-NOO-toh
/benveˈnu.to/
Benvenuto stresses NOO: ben-veh-NOO-toh. Feminine benvenuta is ben-veh-NOO-tah.
"Welcome!" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| benvenuto | welcome (m. sg.) Greeting a man. | Greeting a man. |
| benvenuta | welcome (f. sg.) Greeting a woman. | Greeting a woman. |
| benvenuti | welcome (m./mixed pl.) Greeting a group. | Greeting a group. |
| benvenuti a casa | welcome home / welcome to our place Hosting. | Hosting. |
How to use benvenuto/a in real life
- 1At the door
Benvenuto! Lascia la giacca pure qui.
Welcome! You can leave your jacket right here.
Benvenuto to a male guest.
- 2Hosting a friend
Benvenuta a casa nostra.
Welcome to our home.
Benvenuta feminine.
- 3Group arrives
Ciao a tutti, benvenuti!
Hi everyone, welcome!
Benvenuti for a group.
Mistakes English speakers make with benvenuto/a
Incorrect: Grazie! — Benvenuto.
Correct: Grazie! — Prego.
You're welcome after thanks is prego, not benvenuto.
Incorrect: Benvenuto a Maria.
Correct: Benvenuta, Maria.
Agree gender with the person welcomed.
Good to know
Hotels and Airbnb hosts write Benvenuti! on cards. Face to face, a smile plus benvenuto/a often comes with entra, accomodati.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Greeting a guest at your apartment
ChatPal
Ciao! Benvenuta, passa pure.
Hi! Welcome, come on in.
You
Grazie — che bello essere qui.
Thanks — so nice to be here.
ChatPal
Benvenuta davvero. Vuoi un caffè?
Truly welcome. Want a coffee?
You
Sì, volentieri.
Yes, gladly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Welcome!" in Italian
Is benvenuto the same as you're welcome?
No. Benvenuto is welcome (greeting). After grazie say prego.
How do gender forms work?
Benvenuto / benvenuta / benvenuti / benvenute.
How do I welcome a mixed group?
Benvenuti!
Welcome home?
Benvenuto/a a casa.
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