How to Say ‘Very well.’ in Italian
Va benissimo.
vah beh-NEES-see-moh
[vah beh-NEES-see-moh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: A host might say [Va benissimo.] to confirm your request or timing; it feels warm and reassuring, not overly formal.
Phrase Breakdown
Va
[vah]
it goes / that's
Here va is used idiomatically to mean that something is acceptable or fine.
Per il ristoratore, quell'orario va bene.
For the restaurant owner, that time is fine.
benissimo
[beh-NEES-see-moh]
perfect / very good
A strong positive response meaning something is perfectly fine or excellent.
Alle otto? Benissimo, vi aspettiamo.
At eight? Perfect, we’ll be expecting you.
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