🚫🙏😄

How to Say ‘But don't mention it, I'm pleased.’ in Italian

Ma figurati, mi fa piacere.

mah fee-GOO-rah-tee mee fah pyah-CHEH-reh

[mah fee-GOO-rah-tee mee fah pyah-CHEH-reh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: This is a clear green light: the person welcomes the compliment and is happy to keep chatting.

Phrase Breakdown

Ma figurati,

mah fee-GOO-rah-tee

Oh, don't worry about it,

'Figurati' means 'not at all' or 'don't mention it'. Stress: FÌ-gu-ra-ti.

Example

Grazie! — Ma figurati!

Thanks! — Oh, don't mention it!

Words in this phrase

[mah]

But

Used to introduce a contrasting statement or question.

Example

Ma non capisco perché ma allora lei è felice.

But I don't understand why but then she is happy.

figurati

[fee-GOO-rah-tee]

don't mention it / of course

From 'figurarsi'; means 'no problem at all'.

Example

Grazie! – Figurati!

Thanks! – Don't mention it!

mi fa piacere.

mee fah pyah-CHEH-reh

I'm happy to.

This means 'it pleases me'. It's a warm way to say you're happy.

Example

Ti aiuto, mi fa piacere.

I'll help you, I'm happy to.

Words in this phrase

[mee]

to me / me

An indirect object pronoun meaning 'to me' or 'me' depending on the structure.

Example

Mi ha colpito molto la tua presentazione.

Your presentation impressed me a lot.

[fah]

makes / does

Third-person form of 'fare'; in 'mi fa piacere' it means 'it makes me happy'.

Example

Mi fa ridere.

It makes me laugh.

piacere

[pyah-CHEH-reh]

pleasure

Used in introductions as part of the expression for meeting someone politely.

Example

Quando incontro un recruiter, dico "Piacere" in modo cordiale.

When I meet a recruiter, I say "Pleasure" in a friendly way.

Guides for Italian learners

Duolingo vs Busuu: Which Is Better for Actually Improving?Duolingo vs Busuu compared: a free gamified habit versus structured levels with corrections from native speakers. Which to choose, and when to use both.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Spent the summer in Tuscany researching Italian cuisine. Being able to chat with nonnas at the market about recipes? Absolutely priceless.”

Grace P., 34, Food Writer

“Working on a project in Milan and needed professional Italian fast. The business roleplays gave me the confidence to present to clients within a month.”

Daniel F., 45, Architect

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer