How to say "How are you?" in Italian

Meaning

A polite question asking about someone's wellbeing.

Usage

Use 'Come stai?' with friends, family, or people you know well. For more formal situations, use 'Come sta?' (with the third-person singular verb 'sta'). The phrase is commonly used in casual conversation and can be followed by 'Tu?' (and you?) to reciprocate the question.

Example sentences

• Hi! How are you?

  Ciao! Come stai?

• Good morning! How are you today?

  Buongiorno! Come stai oggi?

Related expressions

• Come va?— A very casual way to ask 'How's it going?'

  Informal and commonly used among friends.

• Come sta?— How are you? (formal or to a single person in a respectful context)

  Use with strangers, elders, or in professional settings.