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How to Say ‘Yes, but the voucher is only worth three euros.’ in Italian

Sì, ma il buono vale solo tre euro.

see mah eel BWOH-noh VAH-leh SO-lo treh EH-oo-roh

[see mah eel BWOH-noh VAH-leh SO-lo treh EH-oo-roh]

Phrase Breakdown

Sì, ma il buono vale

see mah eel BWOH-noh VAH-leh

Yes, but the voucher is worth

'Sì' (yes) and 'ma' (but) are short, so they stay with the following words. Make a tiny pause after 'Sì'.

Example

Sì, ma il buono vale poco.

Yes, but the voucher is worth little.

Words in this phrase

Sì

[see]

yes

A simple affirmative answer, useful in conversation and interviews.

Example

Rispondo "Sì" quando mi chiedono se mi interessa la cultura aziendale.

I answer "Yes" when they ask me if I am interested in the company culture.

[mah]

But

Used to introduce a contrasting statement or question.

Example

Ma non capisco perché ma allora lei è felice.

But I don't understand why but then she is happy.

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

buono

[BWOH-noh]

voucher

A coupon with a set money value.

Example

Il buono scade domani.

The voucher expires tomorrow.

vale

[VAH-leh]

is worth

From 'valere', to be worth or have a value.

Example

Questa moneta vale due euro.

This coin is worth two euros.

solo tre euro.

SO-lo treh EH-oo-roh

only three euros.

This gives the limited value. Put slight emphasis on 'solo' and let your voice fall at the end.

Example

Costa solo tre euro.

It costs only three euros.

Words in this phrase

solo

[SO-lo]

Only

Exclusively limited to a certain condition.

Example

Solo se sei pronto puoi andare.

Only if you are ready can you go.

tre

[treh]

three

A number used to count quantity or duration.

Example

Ho fatto tre colloqui questa settimana.

I had three interviews this week.

euro

[EH-oo-roh]

euros

Italian currency; same form in singular and plural.

Example

Ho tre euro.

I have three euros.

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