Wishing someone well
Buon/ Buono/ Buona/ Buon’.. = Good *an adjective that agrees with the noun it modifies
Buon appetito = Have a good appetite
Buona giornata = Have a good day
Buona serata = Have a good evening
Buon divertimento = Have fun *can also use the reflexive verb, ‘divertirsi’ (to enjoy onelself)
Divertiti! = have fun (to one person)
Divertitevi! = have fun (to a group of people)
Buon compleanno = Happy birthday
Buon Natale = Merry Christmas
Buona Pasqua = Happy Easter
Buon anno = Happy new year
In bocca al lupo = Good luck *literally in the mouth of the wolf
Crepi il lupo = May the wolf die
Grazie = thank you
Bravo/a/i/e = Good job *an adjective that agrees with the noun it modifies
Congratulazioni = Congratulations *used when someone has achieved a goal and/or when an event deserving recognition has occurred
Complimenti = Compliments *used to express admiration for someone for any reason
Auguri = Blessings/ Best wishes/ Happy… *used in many happy situations to express well wishes
Tanti auguri = Many blessings *also the ‘happy birthday’ song
Auguroni = Lots of blessings/ best wishes
Stammi bene = Take care *singular/informal
Statemi bene = Take care *plural
Baci = kisses
Abbracci = hugs
Andrá tutto bene = Everything will be alright
Spero che tutto vada bene = I hope that everything goes well
Forza! = Have strength!