How to Say “Welcome to the Family” in Italian

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benvenuto in famiglia
/ben.veˈnu.to in faˈmiʎ.ʎa/word by word
To say welcome to the family in Italian, use benvenuto in famiglia.

Which one should you use?

For a warmer, longer welcome, you can say È un piacere averti nella nostra famiglia. (It is a pleasure to have you in our family.) or Siamo davvero onorati di averti come parte della nostra famiglia. (We are truly honored to have you as part of our family.).

How does it change in a sentence?

The first word agrees with the person you welcome: benvenuto in famiglia for a man, benvenuta in famiglia for a woman, benvenuti in famiglia for a group and benvenute in famiglia for a group of women only.

How do you pronounce it?

The stress falls on the third syllable of benvenuto and the middle syllable of famiglia.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Italian uses in here, with no word for the. Say in famiglia.

Did you know?

  • The word famiglia descends from the Latin 'familia', which originally referred to domestic staff and servants rather than biological relatives.
  • In Italy, the concept of famiglia often extends far beyond blood relatives to include 'family friends' who are treated as honorary members of the home.

Examples in context

  • È un piacere averti nella nostra famiglia, dottor Marino.
    It is a pleasure to have you in our family, Dr. Marino.
  • Benvenuto nella famiglia, Luca! Sei uno di noi.
    Welcome to the family, Luca! You're one of us.
  • Benvenuto in famiglia! L'amicizia e l'amore ti aspettano qui.
    Welcome to the family! Friendship and love await you here.
  • Benvenuto in famiglia, caro nipote!
    Welcome to the family, dear nephew!
  • Sei parte di noi, benvenuto in famiglia.
    You are part of us, welcome to the family.
  • Benvenuto in famiglia, la tua nuova casa ti aspetta.
    Welcome to the family, your new home awaits you.

Example conversation

Alessandro greets Sofia after her wedding ceremony.

  1. Alessandro

    Sofia, benvenuto in famiglia!
    Sofia, welcome to the family!
  2. Sofia

    Grazie mille, Alessandro!
    Thank you so much, Alessandro!
  3. Alessandro

    Siamo tutti molto contenti di averti qui.
    We are all very happy to have you here.
  4. Sofia

    Sono felice di fare parte di questo gruppo.
    I am happy to be part of this group.

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