How Do You Say “No” in Italian? 🚫🇮🇹

The word for “no” in Italian is simply no — just like in English!

The Word for “No” in Italian

No is short, clear, and one of the easiest words to remember in Italian.

Examples

  • No, grazie.
    No, thank you.

  • Hai fame? – No.
    Are you hungry? – No.

  • No, non è vero.
    No, it’s not true.



More Examples

  • No, non posso venire.
    No, I can’t come.

  • No, non capisco.
    No, I don’t understand.

  • No, non ho detto questo.
    No, I didn’t say that.


    • 💡 Language Tip

  • No is exactly the same word in English and Italian, but with Italian flair.

  • You can soften a refusal with polite phrases like:

    • Mi dispiace. – I’m sorry.

    • Forse un’altra volta. – Maybe another time.


    • 🌱 Rooted in Meaning

    The Italian no comes directly from Latin non, meaning not. English inherited the same root, which is why the word looks identical today.


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