grazie e arrivederci
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje ˈe ar.ri.veˈder.t͡ʃi/word by word
The Italian phrase for "thank you and goodbye" is grazie e arrivederci.
This phrase is a polite way to express gratitude and say farewell when leaving a person or a place. The word grazie is the most common way to say "thank you" in Italian.
Which one should you use?
While grazie e arrivederci is the polite version suitable for shops or strangers, the informal version "thanks and bye" is expressed as grazie e ciao and is used with friends or family.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
grazie e arrivederci is a standard polite phrase used in formal or semi-formal settings, such as when leaving a restaurant or a professional meeting.
How do you pronounce it?
The stress is on the 1st of 7 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word grazie is actually the plural form of grazia, which means 'grace'.
- If you use arrivederci in a shop, you are subtly suggesting that you intend to return as a customer.
- In many Italian shops, saying grazie e arrivederci is considered a social requirement for a polite exit, regardless of whether you bought anything.
Examples in context
- La ringrazio molto per l'opportunità. Arrivederci!Thank you very much for the opportunity. Goodbye!
- Grazie e arrivederci, signora.Thank you and goodbye, ma'am.
- Grazie e arrivederci a tutti.Thank you and goodbye to everyone.
- Grazie e arrivederci, buona serata.Thank you and goodbye, have a good evening.
Example conversation
Matteo is leaving a shop after buying a gift.
- MatteoEcco il pacchetto, grazie mille.Here is the package, thank you very much.
- ChiaraPrego, Matteo. Buona giornata!You're welcome, Matteo. Have a nice day!
- MatteoGrazie e arrivederci, Chiara.Thank you and goodbye, Chiara.
- ChiaraA presto, a risentirci!See you soon, bye!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (grazie, e, arrivederci) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arrivederci, e, grazie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
