How Do You Say “Please” in Italian? 🙏🇮🇹

The word for “please” in Italian is per favore.

The Word for “Please” in Italian

Per favore is the most common way to say please in Italian.

Examples

  • Un caffè, per favore.
    A coffee, please.

  • Può aiutarmi, per favore?
    Can you help me, please?

  • Parla più lentamente, per favore.
    Speak more slowly, please.



More Examples


  • Il conto, per favore.
    The bill, please.

  • Per favore, non fumare.
    Please don’t smoke.

  • Chiudi la porta, per favore.
    Close the door, please.


    • 💡 Language Tip

  • Per favore literally means “as a favour.”

  • Other ways to say “please” include:

    • per piacere (for pleasure)

    • per cortesia (for courtesy)

  • All are polite, but per favore is by far the most common.


    • 🌱 Rooted in Meaning

    The phrase per favore comes from the Latin favorem, meaning support, goodwill, or kindness. When you say per favore, you’re literally asking someone “as a favour to you.”


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