Buongiorno

Italian for people in a hurry

Buongiorno means “good morning”. It’s used in formal situations with strangers and other people you don’t know well. It’s used as a polite greeting in the morning and early afternoon.

OriginFrom buono, good, and giorno, day
Pronunciation/bwonˈdʒorno/

Examples

Buongiorno, signor Rossi!
Good morning, Mr. Rossi!

Buongiorno signora Bianchi, come sta?
Good morning Mrs. Bianchi, how are you?

Buongiorno, vorrei un caffè.
Good morning, I would like some coffee.


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