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How to Say ‘Good evening, ladies and gentlemen’ in Italian

E buonasera, signore e signori

e ˌbwɔnaˈseːra siˈɲore e siˈɲori

[e ˌbwɔnaˈseːra siˈɲore e siˈɲori]

💬 Usage Tip: A classic, formal greeting setup.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Reflects the Italian tradition of oratory elegance in addressing audiences.

Phrase Breakdown

E buonasera

e ˌbwɔnaˈseːra

Words in this phrase

E

[e]

And

Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences.

Example

E incontro vecchi amici.

And I meet old friends.

buonasera

[ˌbwɔnaˈseːra]

good evening

A polite expression typically used to greet someone in the evening.

Example

Buonasera, come sta?

Good evening, how are you?

Signore e signori

siˈɲore e siˈɲori

Words in this phrase

signore

[siˈɲore]

Ladies

A term used to address women with respect or formality.

Example

Signore di questo quartiere...

Ladies of this neighborhood...

e

[e]

and

Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences.

Example

Pesce e verdure.

Fish and vegetables.

signori

[siˈɲori]

gentlemen

A polite or formal way of referring to or addressing men.

Example

Signori, siamo pronti.

Gentlemen, we are ready.

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