Alla salute!
/ˈal.la saˈlu.te/word by word
The English phrase "bottoms up" is translated into Italian as Alla salute!
Alla salute! is used as a toast when drinking with others, serving the same purpose as the English "Cheers!" or "Bottoms up!"
Meaning: Cheers! (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Alla salute! literally translates to "To the health!"
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈal.la saˈlu.te/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While Alla salute! is common, Italians often use Cin cin! as a toast. This is an onomatopoeia mimicking the sound of two glasses clinking together.
- In Italy, it is often considered bad luck to toast with water. Doing so is thought to bring misfortune or is seen as a social faux pas.
- The word salute is also the standard way to say 'bless you' after someone sneezes.
Examples in context
- Alla salute!Cheers!
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are having a drink together.
- AlessandroIl vino è ottimo. Alla salute!The wine is excellent. Cheers!
- SofiaGrazie, Alessandro. Alla salute!Thanks, Alessandro. Cheers!
- AlessandroBrindiamo a questo nuovo inizio.Let's toast to this new beginning.
- SofiaSì, è proprio una bella occasione.Yes, it is a really great occasion.
