Italian Expression · Beginner
per favore
please
Pronunciation: per fa-VO-re
Meaning
A polite request used when asking for something or asking someone to do something.
Example
Mi passi il sale, per favore?
Could you pass me the salt, please?
Practice tips
- Practice per favore 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.