How to Say ‘Enjoy your meal!’ in Italian
Buon appetito!
bwohn ah-peh-TEE-toh
[bwohn ah-peh-TEE-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: buono shortens to buon before most masculine words: buon giorno, buon viaggio "have a good trip".
🇮🇹 In Italy: Said by everyone at the table just before eating, and waiters often say it as they set down your plate. A simple grazie is the usual reply.
Phrase Breakdown
Buon
[bwohn]
good
Short form of 'buono' before a masculine singular noun; describes something positively.
Buon in Buon equilibrio indica una situazione positiva tra due aspetti.
'Buon' in 'Buon equilibrio' indicates a positive situation between two aspects.
appetito
[ah-peh-TEE-toh]
appetite
The natural desire for food.
Hai un buon appetito per questi biscotti?
Do you have a good appetite for these biscuits?
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