How to say “How are you?” in Italian
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Italian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Come stai?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Italian
Ciao, Come stai?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Italian?
"How are you?" in Italian is "Come stai?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Come stai?" written in Italian?
"Come stai?" is the standard written form in Italian, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Come stai?" in Italian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Come stai?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Come stai?" mean in English?
"Come stai?" is the Italian way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Italian?
Many languages — including Italian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Come stai?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Italian spoken?
Italian is spoken by an estimated 68 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Italian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Italian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Come stai?" or any other Italian text.