🇮🇹 Italian phrases

How to say “Welcome” in Italian

Benvenuto

behn-veh-NOO-toh

Literally: well comeneutral

It agrees with the person: benvenuto (man), benvenuta (woman), benvenuti (group or mixed), benvenute (group of women). Note that 'you're welcome' (reply to thanks) is Prego, not benvenuto.

Other ways to say it

ItalianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Benvenutabehn-veh-NOO-tahWelcome (to a woman)Addressing a woman
Benvenutibehn-veh-NOO-teeWelcome (to a group)Addressing several people

In a sentence

Benvenuti a Roma!

behn-veh-NOO-tee ah ROH-mah!

Welcome to Rome!

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