How do you say "I like to see" in Italian?

"I like to see" in Italian is "Mi piace vedere". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘I like to see’ in Italian

Q: What does "Mi piace vedere" mean in English?

"Mi piace vedere" means "I like to see" in English. Usage tip: With verbs like [piace], Italian often says what literally amounts to "to me is pleasing": [mi piace vedere] = "seeing is pleasing to me." You can reuse the pattern with another verb: [mi piace ballare] = "I like dancing."

Mi piace vedere

mee pee-AH-cheh veh-DEH-reh

[mee pee-AH-cheh veh-DEH-reh]

💬 Usage Tip: With verbs like [piace], Italian often says what literally amounts to "to me is pleasing": [mi piace vedere] = "seeing is pleasing to me." You can reuse the pattern with another verb: [mi piace ballare] = "I like dancing."

Phrase Breakdown

Mi piace

mee pee-AH-cheh

I like

Expression used to say something is pleasing or enjoyable.

Example

Mi piace il caffè.

I like coffee.

Words in this phrase

[mee]

to me

Indirect object pronoun meaning to me; often used in expressions like mi piace for I like.

Example

Mi piace quando fai battute leggere e Mi sorridi.

I like it when you make light jokes and smile at me.

piace

[pee-AH-cheh]

is pleasing / I like

From piacere; with mi piace it means I like. Literally, something is pleasing to me.

Example

Con quel sorriso, mi piace pensare che Piace anche scherzare con te.

With that smile, I like to think it’s nice to joke with you too.

vedere

[veh-DEH-reh]

to see

Infinitive verb meaning to see; here it completes mi piace vedere, meaning I like seeing.

Example

Mi piace vedere come Vedere te di buon umore cambi l'atmosfera.

I like seeing how seeing you in a good mood changes the atmosphere.

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