Ciao!
Hi!
Language note: A friendly greeting used at any time of the day.
Culture note: Italians appreciate a warm greeting, so make eye contact and smile!
Context: You’ve just approached someone at the bar and want to start a conversation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ciao
[chow]
Hello!
A common informal greeting used in Italian.
Quando incontro un amico, dico: 'Ciao!'
When I meet a friend, I say: 'Hello!'
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