A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Good to see you" in Italian
A warm Italian greeting expressing happiness upon meeting someone.
Piacere di vederti
pee-ah-CHEH-reh dee veh-DEHR-teecasual
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Use this when you bump into someone you know, perhaps a friend or acquaintance, on the street or at an event. It's a friendly way to acknowledge their presence and express your positive feelings about the encounter.
Alternatives
- Piacere di vederLaUse this formal version when addressing someone with 'Lei'.
- Che piacere vedertiThis is a slightly more emphatic version, like 'What a pleasure to see you!'
- Bello rivedertiThis is more like 'Nice to see you again' and implies you've met before.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't say 'Buono vederti'
'Buono' means 'good' in terms of taste or quality, not for expressing pleasure about seeing someone.
Pronounce 'piacere' correctly
The 'c' is soft like 'ch' in 'church', and the 'ere' is like 'eh-reh', not 'air'.
A small cultural note
Italians often express pleasure at seeing someone, and this phrase is a common and sincere way to do so. The specific phrasing can vary slightly by region, but 'piacere di vederti' is widely understood.
Frequently asked
What's the difference between 'vederti' and 'vederLa'?
'Vederti' is used with friends and family (the 'tu' form). 'VederLa' is the formal version used with strangers or elders (the 'Lei' form).
When do Italians say 'piacere' on its own?
Saying just 'Piacere!' is common when meeting someone for the first time, meaning 'Nice to meet you'.
Is 'Piacere di vederti' used for strangers?
No, this specific phrase is for people you already know. For a stranger, you'd typically use 'Piacere!' or 'Buongiorno/Buonasera'.
