Greetings & Introductions
Use these phrases when meeting people for the first time, whether in casual situations with peers or polite professional environments.
Key Phrases
Ciao, tutto bene? Io sono nuovo qui, è la prima volta.
casualHi, everything good? I'm new here, it's my first time.
A friendly, informal way to say hello and start a conversation.
Buongiorno. È un piacere essere qui oggi per questo evento.
politeGood morning. It is a pleasure to be here today for this event.
A standard polite greeting used when arriving at a formal gathering.
Io sono Alex, il nuovo studente. Tu come ti chiami?
neutralI'm Alex, the new student. What's your name?
Adding a small detail about yourself makes the introduction more natural.
Mi chiamo Alex Rossi, il nuovo direttore. Lei come si chiama?
politeMy name is Alex Rossi, the new director. What is your name?
Use the formal "Lei" and your full name in professional or official settings.
Ragazzi, vi presento la mia amica Sara. Lei studia con me.
casualGuys, this is my friend Sara. She studies with me.
"Vi presento" is used when introducing someone to a group of people informally.
Signor Rossi, Le presento il mio collega Marco. Lavora nel mio ufficio.
politeMr. Rossi, let me introduce my colleague Marco. He works in my office.
Formal introduction. Giving a quick detail keeps the conversation going smoothly.
Di dove sei esattamente? Io sono di Roma, ma vivo qui.
neutralWhere are you from exactly? I'm from Rome, but I live here.
A great way to ask for detail while sharing your own background.
Da dove viene Lei? Io vengo da Milano per lavoro.
politeWhere do you come from? I come from Milan for work.
The formal way to ask where someone is from during a professional meeting.
Piacere di conoscerti. Anche tu sei qui per il corso?
neutralNice to meet you. Are you also here for the course?
Following up "nice to meet you" with a basic question keeps the chat alive.
È davvero un piacere conoscerla. Ho sentito parlare molto bene di Lei.
politeIt is truly a pleasure to meet you. I've heard very good things about you.
A highly polite and flattering phrase often used in business or formal networking.