Italian Expression · Beginner
buon appetito!
enjoy your meal!
Pronunciation: bwon ap-peh-TEE-toh
Meaning
A polite expression used to wish someone enjoyment before they start eating.
Example
Ecco il tuo piatto, buon appetito!
Here's your dish, enjoy your meal!
Practice tips
- Practice buon appetito! out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for beginner-level learners.