How to Say “Regards” in Italian

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cordiali saluti
The English phrase 'regards' can be translated into Italian as cordiali saluti.
cordiali saluti is a common way to express 'best regards' or 'yours faithfully' at the end of a letter or email. It is a standard closing used in professional and business correspondence.
Meaning: greeting at the end of a letter (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to 'cordial greetings'.

Which one should you use?

While cordiali saluti is the standard formal choice, you might use un caro saluto or cari saluti (a warm greeting) for more personal or informal correspondence.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

cordiali saluti is a formal closing. In highly formal situations involving higher-ranking individuals, you may use distinti saluti (distinguished regards). When corresponding with authorities or professionals, rispettosi saluti (respectful regards) is also a formal and respectful option. For informal and affectionate contexts, you can use un abbraccio (a hug), sentiti abbracciato/a (consider yourself hugged) or bacioni (big kisses) among friends or family.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase is formed using the plural adjective cordiali and the plural noun saluti to create a polite closing.

Did you know?

  • The word saluti shares a common ancestor with the Latin 'salus', meaning 'health'. This implies that when you send 'regards' in Italian, you are essentially wishing someone good health.
  • In Italian, the adjective cordiali is tied to the Latin 'cor', meaning 'heart'. Using it is a way of signaling that the greetings are coming from the heart.
  • The informal closing un abbraccio is frequently used between colleagues in relaxed work environments, even if they are not close personal friends.

Examples in context

  • Porgigli i miei più cordiali saluti.
    Give him my best regards.
    Tatoeba #12751089 by Guybrush88, translation #326825 by CK
  • Per favore, porgi i miei più cordiali saluti a Tom.
    Please give my best regards to Tom.
    Tatoeba #12751197 by Guybrush88, translation #37398 by CM
  • Cordiali saluti, dottore.
    Kind regards, doctor.
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Example conversation

Lorenzo is helping Giulia finish a formal email.

  1. Lorenzo

    Come vuoi chiudere questa email?
    How do you want to end this email?
  2. Giulia

    Vorrei usare qualcosa di formale.
    I would like to use something formal.
  3. Lorenzo

    Allora scrivi semplicemente cordiali saluti.
    Then just write kind regards.
  4. Giulia

    Grazie, Lorenzo, è perfetto.
    Thanks, Lorenzo, it is perfect.

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