How to Say ‘Hi’ in Italian
Ciao
chow
[chow]
🇮🇹 In Italy: [ciao] is friendly and informal. In a flirty bar situation it's normal if the vibe is clearly casual, but not for more formal settings or a big age gap.
Phrase Breakdown
Ciao
[chow]
hi / hello / bye
A very common informal Italian greeting used when meeting someone or saying goodbye.
Al bar sorrido e dico: "Ciao".
At the bar I smile and say: "Hi."
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