How to Say ‘But I like’ in Italian
Ma mi piace
mah mee pee-ah-cheh
[mah mee pee-ah-cheh]
💬 Usage Tip: Used to redirect the conversation positively.
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Phrase Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
But
Used to introduce a contrast or exception.
Ma è troppo tardi.
But it's too late.
mi
[mee]
I
A pronoun referring to oneself.
Mi piace il gelato.
I like ice cream.
piace
[pee-ah-cheh]
like
To find pleasant or satisfactory.
Mi piace leggere.
I like to read.
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