congratulazioni per il vostro matrimonio
The English phrase "congratulations on your wedding" is translated into Italian as congratulazioni per il vostro matrimonio.
This phrase is used to express happiness and good wishes to a couple who have just married. In informal settings, Italians often simply say Auguri! to express congratulations and good wishes for any celebration, including weddings.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from congratulazioni (congratulations), per (for/on), il vostro (your) and matrimonio (marriage).
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective vostro is used because the wedding belongs to a plural subject (the couple). If you are speaking to only one person, such as one spouse, use congratulazioni per il tuo matrimonio instead of congratulazioni per il vostro matrimonio.
Did you know?
- During the wedding feast, guests might participate in il taglio della cravatta, where the groom's tie is cut into pieces and sold to guests to help pay for the honeymoon.
- In Italy, it is common for guests to give la bomboniera, a small gift often containing sugared almonds, to thank guests for attending the wedding.
- At Italian weddings, it is traditional for guests to avoid giving clocks or knives as gifts, as these are seen as symbols of cutting the bond or the passage of time.
Examples in context
- Congratulazioni, Sofia e Marco, per il vostro magico matrimonio!Congratulations, Sofia and Marco, on your magical wedding!
- Questo giorno segna l'inizio di una meravigliosa avventura insieme. Congratulazioni!This day marks the beginning of a wonderful journey together. Congratulations!
- Sono così felice di condividere questo momento speciale con voi. Auguri di cuore!I am so happy to share this special moment with you. Best wishes from the bottom of my heart!
- Congratulazioni per il vostro matrimonio!Congratulations on your wedding!
- Volevo solo dire congratulazioni per il vostro matrimonio.I just wanted to say congratulations on your wedding.
- Tanti auguri e congratulazioni per il vostro matrimonio.Best wishes and congratulations on your wedding.
Example conversation
Francesco meets Sofia and her new husband at the reception.
- FrancescoCiao Sofia! Congratulazioni per il vostro matrimonio.Hi Sofia! Congratulations on your wedding.
- SofiaGrazie mille, Francesco! Siamo molto felici.Thank you so much, Francesco! We are very happy.
- FrancescoSiete una coppia bellissima.You are a beautiful couple.
- SofiaSei molto gentile, grazie di cuore.You are very kind, thank you from the heart.
