Salute!
toast, everyday
In Italian Salute! means "cheers" and literally "health". The longer form is Alla salute!, "to your health". It is also called Cin cin!
Meaning: toast when drinking (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Salute! | toast, everyday |
| Alla salute! | toast |
| Cin cin! | toast, casual |
Use it when you lift a glass with friends, family or colleagues. It is also what Italians say when someone sneezes.
Which one should you use?
Cin cin! is the more playful toast and is used as you touch glasses. Salute fits both casual and slightly more formal toasts.
How do you pronounce it?
Salute sounds like "sah-LOO-teh".
Did you know?
- Italians say Salute! both as a toast and after a sneeze, in both cases wishing good health.
Examples in context
- Salute a tutti!Cheers to everyone!
- Alla nostra salute!To our health!
- Salute e buon anno!Cheers and happy new year!
Example conversation
Roberto, Elisa and Gianni toast at a family lunch in Parma.
- RobertoAlla salute!To your health!
- ElisaSalute!Cheers!
- GianniCin cin a tutti!Cheers everyone!
