guarisci presto
In Italian, 'get well' is translated as guarisci presto.
The phrase guarisci presto is a simple and direct way to say "Get well soon." Other ways to express this sentiment include Spero che tu ti rimetta in fretta (I hope you get well soon) and Rimettiti in sesto presto (Get back on your feet soon). For a slightly more formal or written tone, such as in a card, you might use the noun phrase buona guarigione (good recovery/get well soon). You can also say Auguro una pronta guarigione (I wish you a speedy recovery) or the informal Spero che tu ti rimetta al più presto (I hope you get well as soon as possible).
Meaning: to recover from illness or injury (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of the verb guarire (to recover/heal) and the adverb presto (soon).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on who you are addressing. If you are speaking to someone you address with Lei (formal 'you'), you should use the form guarisca presto instead of guarisci presto. When wishing a group of people to get well, use the plural imperative form guarite presto.
Did you know?
- The word presto is a relative of the English word 'prestidigitation'. Both derive from roots meaning 'ready' or 'quick', referring to the speed of a magician's hands.
- In Italy, it is culturally common to accompany guarisci presto with a visit to the patient's home, often bringing a gift of food or flowers, rather than just sending a text or card.
- The word guarire comes from a root meaning 'to protect' or 'to save'. In ancient times, healing was viewed not just as a biological process but as being saved from a threat.
Examples in context
- Guarisci presto, ragazzo!Get well soon, kid!This sentence uses guarisci presto to show how to wish someone well in an informal way.Tatoeba #3107106 by Guybrush88, translation #8902282 by Mario8286
- Caro signor Rossi, le auguro una pronta guarigione da parte di tutto il team.Dear Mr. Rossi, I wish you a speedy recovery from the whole team.
- Ciao Marco! Rimettiti in sesto presto, ti aspettiamo per una partita di calcio.Hi Marco! Get back on your feet soon, we're waiting for you for a soccer match.
- Guarisci presto, cara amica.Get well soon, dear friend.
Example conversation
Giulia is visiting Matteo, who is sick in bed.
- GiuliaCiao Matteo, come ti senti?Hi Matteo, how are you feeling?
- MatteoHo ancora un po' di febbre.I still have a bit of a fever.
- GiuliaMi dispiace, guarisci presto!I'm sorry, get well soon!
- MatteoGrazie mille, Giulia.Thank you very much, Giulia.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries presto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
