grazie in anticipo
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje in anˈti.t͡ʃi.po/word by word
The Italian phrase for "thank you in advance" is grazie in anticipo.
This phrase is most commonly used in written communication, such as emails or formal letters, when requesting information or a favor.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of grazie (thanks) and in anticipo (in advance/ahead of time).
Which one should you use?
Use grazie in anticipo when the favor hasn't happened yet, but use grazie per l'aiuto once the person has actually helped you.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
grazie in anticipo is a formal way to say thank you in advance. For more formal written correspondence, you can use La ringrazio anticipatamente or La ringrazio fin da ora. In informal settings, you may use Ti ringrazio in anticipo. To make the expression warmer and more polite, which is common in written correspondence, you can say grazie mille in anticipo.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While grazie in anticipo is polite, some Italians find thanking someone before they have agreed to a favor to be subtly presumptive, as it implies the request cannot be refused.
- The Latin phrase grātiās agō, which is the ancestor of grazie, literally means 'I drive graces'. This suggests that gratitude was historically viewed as an active movement or a gift being delivered.
- The word anticipo is also used in Italian to describe a down payment or a deposit on a purchase, linking the idea of 'advance' to both time and money.
Examples in context
- Grazie in anticipo.Thank you in advance.This example shows how to use grazie in anticipo.Tatoeba #3156298 by Guybrush88, translation #29863 by CK
- La ringrazio anticipatamente per la gentilezzaThank you in advance for your kindness
- Grazie in anticipo per l'aiutoThanks in advance for the help
- Grazie in anticipo per l'aiuto.Thank you in advance for the help.
- Grazie in anticipo per la risposta.Thank you in advance for the reply.
Example conversation
Matteo is asking Martina for a favor via text message.
- MatteoPuoi prestarmi il libro domani?Can you lend me the book tomorrow?
- MartinaCerto, te lo porterò.Sure, I will bring it to you.
- MatteoGrazie in anticipo, Martina.Thank you in advance, Martina.
- MartinaDi nulla, a domani!You're welcome, see you tomorrow!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (grazie, in, anticipo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anticipo, grazie, in, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
