lo apprezzo
The English phrase "I appreciate it" is translated into Italian as lo apprezzo.
lo apprezzo is used to acknowledge a specific gesture, favor or piece of information. It is not typically used as a general substitute for "thank you", but rather to show that you value a particular action or thing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the direct object pronoun lo (it) and the first-person singular present tense of the verb apprezzare (to appreciate).
Which one should you use?
While lo apprezzo refers to a specific action or thing (it), if you want to say "I appreciate you" (the person), you would say ti apprezzo.
How does it change in a sentence?
In natural speech, the pronoun lo often elides into l’ before a verb starting with a vowel, resulting in l’apprezzo.
Did you know?
- If you use apprezzare to thank a friend for a coffee, it might sound like you are a professional art critic evaluating their choice of beans. The verb is much more commonly used to judge the quality of work or art rather than simple social gratitude.
- To sound more like a native speaker when expressing appreciation, try mi fa piacere. Although it literally translates to 'it makes me pleasure', it is the more natural way to convey that you are happy or pleased by someone's gesture.
- The word lo in lo apprezzo is a descendant of the Latin word illum, which originally served as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that'.
Examples in context
- Grazie per questo. Lo apprezzo.Thanks for this. I appreciate it.This sentence is useful for showing thanks for a specific object or situation using lo apprezzo.Tatoeba #7270314 by Guybrush88, translation #2812096 by Hybrid
- Grazie di tradurre le mie frasi. Lo apprezzo.Thanks for translating my sentences. I appreciate it.This sentence shows how to use lo apprezzo when someone has performed a service like translating.Tatoeba #5253531 by Guybrush88, translation #2812097 by Hybrid
- Lo apprezzo.I appreciate it.This is a simple way to state the phrase lo apprezzo on its own.Tatoeba #2010188 by Guybrush88, translation #1841710 by CK
- La ringrazio per il suo prezioso aiuto.I appreciate your valuable help.
- Sono molto grato per l'opportunità che mi hai dato.I am very grateful for the opportunity you have given me.
- Grazie mille per avermi aiutato con il progetto.Thank you very much for helping me with the project.
- Ti ringrazio di cuore per essere sempre presente.I thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being there.
- Ti sono grato per la tua gentilezza.I am grateful to you for your kindness.
- La ringrazio di cuore per il suo supporto eccezionale.I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your exceptional support.
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Example conversation
Sofia helped Francesco with a difficult task at work.
- FrancescoGrazie per l'aiuto, Sofia.Thanks for the help, Sofia.
- SofiaDi nulla, Francesco. È stato un piacere.You're welcome, Francesco. It was a pleasure.
- FrancescoDavvero, lo apprezzo molto.Really, I appreciate it a lot.
- SofiaNon c'è problema, figurati!No problem, don't mention it!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
