How to Say ‘Please’ in Italian
Per favore
pehr fah-VOH-reh
[pehr fah-VOH-reh]
💬 Usage Tip: The classic way to say 'please.' Easy win for sounding polite.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Politeness goes a long way in Italy, especially in local markets and family-run shops.
Phrase Breakdown
Per
[pehr]
please / for
In the phrase 'per favore,' this word helps form the polite expression meaning 'please.' On its own, 'per' often means 'for.'
Per favore, mi dà un sacchetto?
Please, can you give me a bag?
favore
[fah-VOH-reh]
favor
In 'per favore,' it literally relates to 'favor' and together the phrase means 'please.'
Dico per favore quando ordino i funghi.
I say please when I order mushrooms.
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