Ciao!
Hi!
Language note: Used both for greeting and saying goodbye, similar to 'Hello' and 'Bye' in English.
Culture note: A friendly and informal greeting often used among friends.
Context: You walk into a bar and spot someone interesting nearby.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ciao
[chow]
Hello
A common informal greeting in Italian, used similarly to 'hello' or 'hi' in English.
Quando entri nel bar, puoi dire 'Ciao!' a chi conosci.
When you enter the bar, you can say 'Hello!' to someone you know.
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