con piacere
/kon pjaˈt͡ʃe.re/word by word
The English phrase "my pleasure" can be translated into Italian as con piacere.
con piacere is a polite reaction used when receiving thanks. Beyond responding to gratitude, it is also used to accept an invitation or a request, conveying the meaning "I would be happy to do so".
Meaning: a polite reaction to receiving thanks (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase con piacere literally means "with pleasure".
How do you pronounce it?
It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word piacere also acts as a verb meaning 'to be pleasing', which is why Italians say mi piace ('it pleases me') instead of 'I like it'.
- The root of piacere is the same as the Latin verb placēre, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'please'.
- While con piacere is a polite response, Italians often use the single word prego to mean 'you're welcome' or 'my pleasure' in much more common, everyday situations.
Examples in context
- Grazie per l'aiuto. / Prego!Thank you for your help. / You're welcome! My pleasure!
- Grazie per aver partecipato alla conferenza. / È stato un piacere.Thank you for attending the conference. / It was a pleasure.
- Grazie per avermi aiutato con i compiti. / Di niente!Thanks for helping me with homework. / My pleasure! You're welcome!
- Grazie per il regalo di compleanno. / Figurati, era divertente sceglierlo!Thanks for the birthday gift. / It was nothing, it was fun picking it out!
- Grazie mille per l'aiuto!Thanks a lot for the help!
- Lo farò con piacere.I will do it with pleasure.
- Ti aiuterò con piacere.I will help you with pleasure.
Example conversation
Chiara helps Lorenzo carry some heavy bags.
- ChiaraEcco le tue borse, Lorenzo.Here are your bags, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoGrazie mille per l'aiuto, Chiara!Thanks a lot for the help, Chiara!
- ChiaraCon piacere!My pleasure!
- LorenzoSei molto gentile.You are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (con, piacere) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, piacere, CC BY-SA 4.0.
