Salute!
toast, everyday
When you raise a glass in Italy, say Salute! or Cin cin! Alla salute! means "to health" and is a little fuller.
Meaning: toast when drinking (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Salute! | toast, everyday |
| Cin cin! | toast, casual |
| Alla salute! | toast, warm |
Cin cin! is playful and common at parties and with wine. Salute! fits every setting, from a dinner to a toast with colleagues.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions people also say Alla nostra!, "to us", among friends.
When do people say it?
Italians usually look each other in the eyes while they clink glasses. It is considered polite to touch glasses with everyone at the table.
Did you know?
- Cin cin is often explained as imitating the sound of glasses touching.
Examples in context
- Salute a tutti!Cheers to all!
- Cin cin, ragazzi!Cheers, everyone!
- Alla nostra!To us!
Example conversation
Marco, Giulia and Paolo toast at a dinner in Verona.
- MarcoAllora, alla salute!So, to health!
- GiuliaCin cin!Cheers!
- PaoloAlla nostra amicizia!To our friendship!
