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How to Say ‘Take care of yourself, I mean it’ in Italian

Riguardati, mi raccomando

ree-GWAR-dah-tee mee rak-koh-MAHN-doh

[ree-GWAR-dah-tee mee rak-koh-MAHN-doh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: A classic parting line from an Italian parent or in-law. A simple sì, grazie or anche tu "you too" is the natural reply.

Phrase Breakdown

Riguardati,

ree-GWAR-dah-tee

Take care of yourself,

This is the informal command 'look after yourself'. The stress falls on 'GUAR': 'ri-GUÀR-da-ti'.

Example

Hai la febbre? Riguardati!

You have a fever? Take care of yourself!

Words in this phrase

Riguardati

[ree-GWAR-dah-tee]

take care of yourself

Informal command of 'riguardarsi', to look after one's health.

Example

Hai la febbre, riguardati.

You have a fever, take care of yourself.

mi raccomando

mee rak-koh-MAHN-doh

please, I insist

A very common phrase that adds a caring urge to do something. Say the double 'cc' clearly.

Example

Chiamami, mi raccomando.

Call me, don't forget.

Words in this phrase

[mee]

I (reflexive)

Part of the fixed expression 'mi raccomando'.

Example

Mi raccomando, chiamami.

Please, do call me.

raccomando

[rak-koh-MAHN-doh]

I urge / please

In 'mi raccomando' it adds emphasis: 'please, I insist'.

Example

Torna presto, mi raccomando.

Come back soon, please.

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