How to Say ‘It's always a pleasure’ in Italian
È sempre un piacere
💬 Usage Tip: A courteous way to respond to thanks, notice the accent on 'È'.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italians appreciate reciprocating gratitude and enjoyment during interactions.
Phrase Breakdown
È
It is
Denotes state or condition.
È una bella giornata.
It is a beautiful day.
sempre
always
At all times.
È sempre qui.
He is always here.
un piacere
a pleasure
Something enjoyable or agreeable.
È un piacere incontrarti.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
È
[eh]
Is
The third person singular form of 'to be' in Italian.
È il momento giusto.
It is the right time.
sempre
[SEHM-preh]
Always
At all times; without exception.
È sempre stato un buon amico.
He has always been a good friend.
un
[oon]
A
An indefinite article used for singular nouns.
È un piacere incontrarti.
It is a pleasure to meet you.
piacere
[p-yah-CHEH-reh]
Pleasure
A feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction.
Questo è un piacere raro.
This is a rare pleasure.
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