Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buon-giorno
Phrase
/bwon d͡ʒor.no/
Definition
An Italian phrase used as a greeting to wish someone a good day.
Examples
- When you enter a café in Italy, it’s polite to say buon-giorno to the staff.
- She smiled and greeted everyone with a cheerful buon-giorno in the morning.
- Every morning, he starts by saying buon-giorno to his neighbors.
Meaning
Literally translates to ‘good day’ in English and is commonly used in Italy as a friendly salutation.
Synonyms
- Good morning
- Good day
- Hello
