buongiorno
good morning, good day
Pronunciation
/ˌbwɔn.ˈdʒor.no/
Cultural Note
Buongiorno is the default polite greeting in Italy, used from morning until early afternoon (around 3-4 PM). Italians consider it essential to greet shopkeepers, baristas, and even fellow elevator passengers with buongiorno. Entering a small shop without greeting is considered very rude — a social sin in Italian culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Buongiorno, signora Rossi!
Good morning, Mrs. Rossi!
Buongiorno a tutti, oggi parliamo di storia.
Good morning everyone, today we'll talk about history.
Buongiorno, vorrei un caffè per favore.
Good morning, I'd like a coffee please.
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