How to Say ‘Of course, dear.’ in Italian
Certo caro.
CHEHR-toh KAH-roh
[CHEHR-toh KAH-roh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: This sounds warm and familiar, and you might hear it from older staff or in very friendly service. It is not something most learners should copy with strangers right away.
Phrase Breakdown
Certo
[CHEHR-toh]
certainly / of course
A polite way to say yes or confirm something.
Certo, te lo preparo subito.
Of course, I’ll prepare it right away.
caro
[KAH-roh]
expensive
Describes something that has a high price.
Questo formato è caro.
This size is expensive.
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