How do you say "I'm glad." in Italian?

"I'm glad." in Italian is "Mi fa piacere.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘I'm glad.’ in Italian

Q: What does "Mi fa piacere." mean in English?

"Mi fa piacere." means "I'm glad." in English. Usage tip: [Mi fa piacere] is literally [it gives me pleasure], but it's a very normal way to say [I'm glad]. The same pattern works with other people too: [mi fa piacere], [ti fa piacere], [ci fa piacere].

Mi fa piacere.

mee fah pya-CHEH-reh

[mee fah pya-CHEH-reh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Mi fa piacere] is literally [it gives me pleasure], but it's a very normal way to say [I'm glad]. The same pattern works with other people too: [mi fa piacere], [ti fa piacere], [ci fa piacere].

Phrase Breakdown

Mi fa

mee fah

It makes me

Part of the expression used to say something gives you a feeling or reaction.

Example

Mi fa piacere sentirti.

It makes me happy to hear from you.

Words in this phrase

[mee]

to me / me

An indirect object pronoun meaning “to me,” part of the phrase expressing pleasure.

Example

Mi fa piacere quando qualcuno apprezza i miei accessori.

It pleases me when someone appreciates my accessories.

[fah]

makes

From “fare,” here meaning “makes” as part of an expression about how something affects you.

Example

Mi fa piacere ricevere un complimento così naturale.

It makes me happy to receive such a natural compliment.

piacere

[pya-CHEH-reh]

pleasure

In this phrase, it contributes to the meaning “I’m glad” or “that’s nice to hear.”

Example

Dire “Mi fa piacere.” è una risposta gentile a un complimento sul tuo stile.

Saying “I’m glad.” is a kind response to a compliment about your style.

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