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How to Say "Give my regards" in Italian
Send your greetings to someone in Italy with this versatile and polite Italian phrase.
Saluti a...
sah-LOO-tee ahneutral
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Use this when you want to send your best wishes to someone you know, but who isn't present. For example, if you're talking to a friend's parent, you might say 'Saluti a tuo figlio!' (Greetings to your son!).
Alternatives
- Un saluto a...Slightly more informal, good for friends.
- Mi saluti...This is a direct command, like 'You greet...' for me.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't say 'Saluti a me!'
This means 'Greetings to me!' and is not what you want to say.
Confusing 'saluti' with 'salute'
'Salute' means 'health' or is used as 'cheers!' when toasting.
A small cultural note
Italians often value personal connections, so sending regards is a common and appreciated gesture.
Frequently asked
how to say give my regards to someone not there
Use 'Saluti a [person's name or relation]'. For example, 'Saluti a Marco' or 'Saluti a tua madre'.
Is 'Saluti a...' formal or informal?
It's generally neutral and safe for most situations. You can use it with people you know well or are just meeting.
What if I want to say 'give my regards to your family'?
You would say 'Saluti alla tua famiglia' if you're speaking informally (using 'tu'), or 'Saluti alla Sua famiglia' if you're speaking formally (using 'Lei').
