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How to Say "This is my girlfriend" in Italian
Learn how to introduce your girlfriend in Italian with this simple, standard phrase used for social introductions across the country.
Questa è la mia ragazza.
KWES-ta EH la MEE-ah ra-GAHT-tsahneutral
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Use this when introducing your partner to friends, family, or acquaintances at a dinner or social gathering. It is the most natural way to define your relationship status in a casual or semi-formal setting.
Alternatives
- Lei è la mia compagna.Use this for a more serious, long-term, or live-in partner.
- Ti presento la mia ragazza.Use this as a polite opening to introduce her to someone new.
- Lei è la mia fidanzata.Use this if you are officially engaged or in a very committed relationship.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'fidanzata' with 'fiancée'
In Italy, 'fidanzata' is often used for any steady girlfriend, not just someone you are engaged to marry.
Mispronouncing the double 'z'
The 'zz' in 'ragazza' is a sharp 'ts' sound, like the end of 'cats', not a buzzing 'z'.
A small cultural note
While 'ragazza' is the standard term, older generations might find it sounds a bit youthful; if you are in your 30s or older, 'compagna' is often preferred.
Frequently asked
How do I introduce my boyfriend in Italian?
You simply change the gender of the noun and the adjective. Say 'Questo è il mio ragazzo' to introduce a male partner.
Should I use 'questa' or 'questo'?
Use 'questa' because 'ragazza' is a feminine noun. If you were introducing a man, you would switch to the masculine 'questo'.
Is it rude to call my partner my ragazza?
It is not rude at all, as it is the most common way to describe a girlfriend. It is perfectly acceptable in almost every social situation.
