Ciao!
Hi!
Language note: Ciao is versatile—use it for both hello and goodbye!
Culture note: Italians love to greet with a warm smile and a 'Ciao!'
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ciao
[chow]
Hello/Bye
A common informal way to greet someone or say goodbye.
Dico 'Ciao!' quando incontro i miei amici.
I say 'Ciao!' when I meet my friends.
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