A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "We look alike" in Italian
Say 'Ci assomigliamo' when people notice a striking resemblance between you and a family member.
Ci assomigliamo
chee ah-so-MEE-lyah-mohcasual
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Use this when someone comments on how much you look like your brother, sister, or parent. It's a common observation, especially among family or close friends.
Alternatives
- Siamo identiciUse this for an almost exact likeness, like twins.
- Abbiamo le stesse fattezzeThis is a slightly more formal way to say you share similar features.
Ways to get it wrong
Assomigliamo vs Assomigliamoci
The reflexive 'ci' is crucial here; 'assomigliamo' alone means 'we resemble something else'.
Pronouncing 'ci'
The 'ci' sounds like 'chee' in 'cheese', not 'see'.
A small cultural note
Italians often comment on family resemblances, seeing it as a strong sign of connection and heritage.
Frequently asked
how to say we look alike in italian
The most common way is 'Ci assomigliamo'. This phrase is used when people notice a similarity between you and someone else, usually family.
italian for twins look alike
For twins or people who look almost identical, you can say 'Siamo identici'. 'Ci assomigliamo' is more general for family resemblance.
do italians say we look alike
Yes, 'Ci assomigliamo' is a very common phrase. It's often said when someone points out a resemblance to a parent or sibling.
