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Buon appetito

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "bon appetit" is Buon appetito.

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Pronunciation

Buon appetito is bwohn ahp-peh-TEE-toh, stress on the fourth syllable, nearly identical to the English word 'appetite'.

Grammar notes

Buon appetito is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

bon appetit

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How to remember Buon appetito

Appetito is appetite with an O ending, an easy one to guess before every meal.

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Questions about Buon appetito

How do you pronounce Buon appetito?

Buon appetito is bwohn ahp-peh-TEE-toh, stress on the fourth syllable, nearly identical to the English word 'appetite'.

Is Buon appetito formal or casual?

Buon appetito is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Buon appetito used in Italian?

Buon appetito is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (bon appetit).

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