Come sta?
How are you?
Language note: Very polite, use with 'Lei' for formality.
Culture note: Often followed by 'tutto bene?' to extend the concern.
Context: The waiter asks for your well-being as part of a polite exchange.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Come
[KOH-meh]
How are you?
A formal inquiry about someone's well-being.
Quando incontro una persona, chiedo 'Come sta?'
When I meet someone, I ask 'How are you?'.
sta
[STAH]
How are you?
A question about one's condition.
Chiedo al mio collega: 'Come sta?'
I ask my colleague: 'How are you?'
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