guarisci presto
The English phrase 'get well soon' is translated into Italian as guarisci presto.
This phrase is used to express hope that someone recovers soon.
Meaning: expressing hope that someone recovers soon (phrase)
Which one should you use?
While guarisci presto focuses on the medical recovery, rimettiti presto is a common, slightly more colloquial way to say 'get better soon'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to the formal guarisca presto when addressing someone with the polite 'Lei' form. Use guarite presto when addressing more than one person. Rimettiti presto! is an informal way to say "Get well soon!"
Did you know?
- While guarisci presto is used for illness, Italians often use rimettiti presto specifically when someone is recovering from an injury or a physical setback, as it literally means 'put yourself back together'.
- In Italian culture, it is common to accompany a 'get well' wish with the phrase un pensiero, meaning 'a thought', when sending a small gift or flowers to a hospital.
- The word guarisci comes from a root associated with 'healing', but in some archaic contexts, it was used to describe the closing of a wound or a crack in a wall.
Examples in context
- Guarisci presto, ragazzo!Get well soon, kid!This sentence shows how to use guarisci presto when addressing a child.Tatoeba #3107106 by Guybrush88, translation #8902282 by Mario8286
- Rimettiti presto! Ti aspettiamo qui per una bella partita di calcio.Get well soon! We are waiting for you here for a good football match.
- Guarisci presto, mi dispiace molto per la tua influenza.Get well soon, I am very sorry about your flu.
- Prenditi cura di te e guarisci presto!Take care of yourself and get well soon!
Example conversation
Sofia is calling Francesco to check on him while he is sick.
- SofiaCome ti senti oggi, Francesco?How are you feeling today, Francesco?
- FrancescoAncora debole, ma spero di migliorare.Still weak, but I hope to improve.
- SofiaGuarisci presto, ti aspetto al lavoro!Get well soon, I'll expect you at work!
- FrancescoGrazie mille, Sofia.Thanks a lot, Sofia.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
