Why do people say Grazia?

You say grazie when someone is offering you something that you want to accept, but you also use it if you want to refuse. Unlike English, there is no difference such as Yes, please/ No thanks in Italian. Italians say grazie in any case, both if they want to accept or to refuse.
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Should I say grazie or Grazia?

While some language learners may assume that grazia is just a feminine form of grazie, the Italian word actually translates to “grace” and is no longer used except perhaps as a woman's name. Grazie is the proper term for an expression of thanks regardless of masculine or feminine forms.
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Why do people say Grazi instead of Grazie?

The reason why English speakers perceive the word as “grazi” is because the final “e” of the word is often swallowed by Italian speakers, or at least dips in volume, through constant use of the word. Italians of course know that the “e” is there, so they always perceive it.
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How do Sicilians say thank you?

Grazie assai

The expression 'Grazie assai' is more colloquial and is primarily used to say thank you very much in Italian in the southern regions of Italy, such as in Rome, Campania and Sicily.
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What is the Italian word thank you?

If you're looking for the short answer, thank you in Italian is grazie. But we know you want to know more, so we've listed so many colorful variations from thank you very much in Italian to even thanking God! Here are the most common ways to express your gratitude in Italian. Thank you.
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How to say 'Thank You' in Italian? How to Pronounce Grazie?



What is Grazie Prego?

If you've just said Grazie to someone, they may reply with Prego literally meaning You're welcome or My pleasure.
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Why do they say Prego in Italy?

It presumably is because of this original meaning (the verb “to pray”) that “prego” has become the instant reply to “grazie”, which means “thanks”. Once it presumably was an expression to wish someone well who had been nice to you, something like “I pray for your well-being”.
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Why do Italians say Grazia?

You say grazie when someone is offering you something that you want to accept, but you also use it if you want to refuse. Unlike English, there is no difference such as Yes, please/ No thanks in Italian. Italians say grazie in any case, both if they want to accept or to refuse.
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How do you respond to Grazi?

The response to grazie that you're most likely to use or hear is prego (you're welcome), or you could say di niente (not at all). For greater emphasis you can use s'immagini or si figuri in the formal form, and figurati informally (don't mention it).
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What does Prego mean in Sicilian?

/'preɡo/ (risposta / invito) please / you're welcome , after you , don't mention it. - “Grazie mille” – “prego” “Thank you so much” – “You're welcome” Prego, si accomodi!
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Do Italians say de nada?

Di Niente / Di Nulla

This is the Italian equivalent of the Spanish “de nada”. It literally translates as “for nothing” and you can use it to somehow reduce the importance of what the person is thanking you for, and let them know it was no hassle for you at all.
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How do you answer Prego in Italian?

If you ask “Can I come in?” (Posso entrare? [POHS-soh ehn-TRAH-reh] or E' permesso? [EH pehr-MEHS-soh]), someone could answer you simply “Si” [SEE] or “Certo” [CHEHR-toh] (Yes or Sure), but also “Prego, entri pure” [PREH-goh EHN-tree POO-reh] (Please, come in) or “Prego, si accomodi” [PREH-goh SEE ak-kOH-moh-dee] ( ...
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What is Grazie Tutti?

English translation of Grazie a tutti in context

TRANSLATION. thank you all.
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What is the Italian word for no?

Common ways to say no in Italian. Non penso/ Non credo.
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Is Prego for thank you in Italian?

The most common translation is 'you're welcome': prego is what you say when someone else thanks you. – Grazie mille! – Prego. – Thanks very much!
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What do you say when a girl says gracias?

The response to gracias that you're most likely to use or hear is de nada (you're welcome), or you could say, if appropriate, a tí (thank you). For greater emphasis you can use no hay de qué (don't mention it).
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What is the response to Ciao?

People usually simply say piacere (nice to meet you), whether in formal or informal situations. Piacere – Piacere.
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How do you accept a compliment in Italian?

In Italy, we generally like to receive compliments and to be praised.
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So, while the general response to compliments is thankfulness:
  1. Grazie. (“Thank you.” / “Thanks.” )
  2. Grazie mille. (“Many thanks,” but literally “a thousand thanks” )
  3. Che gentile! (“How kind!” )
  4. Che carino! (“How nice!” )
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Why do Italians always say Allora?

Allora (so, then, well) is one of those filler words that's highly useful when thinking of what to say in Italian. It buys you a little time and tells the listener you're thinking things over, especially when used by itself, or to introduce a sentence.
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Why do people say Prego?

To say you're welcome in Italian

When someone says “thank you”, Italians reply with prego. That's how you say “you're” welcome in Italian.
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Do Italians say EHI?

“Hey” in Italian – Ehilà, Ueilà or Ehi

Italians usually use these words to greet friends and family expressing a positive surprise.
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What does chooch mean in Italian?

Noun. chooch (plural chooches) (Italian slang) A stupid person; a meathead.
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What does Po Po mean in Italian?

Translation of "popò" in English. nm. poop. poo.
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What does Baba mean Italian?

[baˈba ] invariable masculine noun. babà (al rum) rum baba. Copyright © by HarperCollins Publishers.
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