How to Say ‘What a thoughtful gesture’ in Italian
Che pensiero
keh pen-SYEH-roh
[keh pen-SYEH-roh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: This is a very Italian way to praise the thought behind a gift, not just the gift itself. It often matters socially to notice the gesture as much as the object.
Phrase Breakdown
Che
[keh]
what / how
Exclamation word used to show appreciation, like 'what a...!'
Che pensiero gentile da parte tua!
What a kind thought from you!
pensiero
[pen-SYEH-roh]
thought / kind gesture
Literally 'thought,' but often means a thoughtful gesture or present.
Il tuo pensiero ci ha fatto molto piacere.
Your thoughtful gesture gave us great pleasure.
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