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How to Say ‘Whatever you prefer.’ in Italian

Quello che preferisci.

KWEHL-loh keh preh-feh-REE-shee

[KWEHL-loh keh preh-feh-REE-shee]

💬 Usage Tip: [quello che] here means "whatever" or "the thing that," not just "that which" in a stiff sense. You can reuse it in [prendo quello che prendi tu] = "I'll have whatever you're having."

Phrase Breakdown

Quello

[KWEHL-loh]

that one / whatever

Here it helps form the expression whatever or that which.

Example

Prendi pure Quello che preferisci.

Go ahead and have whatever you prefer.

Che preferisci

keh preh-feh-REE-shee

that you prefer / whichever you prefer

A way to give the other person the choice.

Example

Scegli il dolce che preferisci.

Choose the dessert you prefer.

Words in this phrase

che

[keh]

that / which

Connects the idea to the preference, meaning that or which.

Example

Quello che preferisci. è una risposta gentile e aperta.

“Whatever you prefer.” is a kind and open response.

preferisci

[preh-feh-REE-shee]

you prefer

Shows the choice belongs to the other person, making the offer considerate.

Example

Quello che preferisci. va benissimo per me.

Whatever you prefer is perfectly fine for me.

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