How to Say “I Like Cheese” in Italian

mi piace il formaggio
The English phrase "I like cheese" is translated into Italian as mi piace il formaggio.
This phrase is used to express a general preference for cheese. You can modify the phrase to specify different types of cheese, such as Mi piace il formaggio parmigiano (I like Parmesan cheese), Mi piace il formaggio fresco (I like fresh cheese), Mi piace il formaggio di capra (I like goat cheese), Mi piace il formaggio piccante (I like spicy cheese), Mi piace il formaggio cremoso (I like creamy cheese) or Mi piace il formaggio affumicato (I like smoked cheese). If you want to express a much stronger emotion, you might say Adoro il formaggio! (I adore cheese!) or Amo il formaggio alla follia! (I love cheese madly!).

How does it change in a sentence?

If you want to say you like different types of cheeses (plural), the verb must change to the plural form mi piacciono i formaggi.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Avoid saying io piace il formaggio. English speakers often mistakenly use io (I) as the subject, but the grammatical subject of the sentence is actually il formaggio.

Did you know?

  • The word formaggio is actually a linguistic relative of the English word 'form', as both derive from the Latin word forma meaning 'mould'.
  • Italy has over 500 documented types of formaggio, and many regions treat their local varieties as protected cultural heritage.

Examples in context

  • Mi piace il formaggio.
    I like cheese.
    This sentence is a simple way to state your preference.
    Tatoeba #5840599 by Guybrush88, translation #5840439 by CK
  • Mi piace il formaggio per colazione.
    I like cheese for breakfast.
    This sentence is useful for specifying when you like to eat cheese.
    Tatoeba #14020687 by Guybrush88, translation #10507840 by Nylez

Example conversation

Francesco and Sofia are deciding what to order as an appetizer.

  1. Francesco

    Vuoi provare questo piatto?
    Do you want to try this dish?
  2. Sofia

    Sì, perché mi piace il formaggio.
    Yes, because I like cheese.
  3. Francesco

    Ottimo, allora prendiamolo.
    Great, let's get it then.
  4. Sofia

    Perfetto, grazie Francesco!
    Perfect, thanks Francesco!

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