Meaning
Wishing someone a good meal.
Cultural Background
It is considered rude to start eating before everyone is served and the phrase is said. Very similar to Italy, often used in professional and casual settings. Used widely, often accompanied by a smile. Used in almost every dining situation, very common.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar; it's a fixed phrase.
Wait for others
Always wait for your table to be ready before saying it.
Meaning
Wishing someone a good meal.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar; it's a fixed phrase.
Wait for others
Always wait for your table to be ready before saying it.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Prima di mangiare, diciamo: '______ appetito!'
Appetito is masculine singular, so 'buon' is the correct form.
When do you say 'Buon appetito'?
Choose the correct situation.
It is a wish for the meal about to be consumed.
Match the language to the equivalent phrase.
Match Italian to Spanish.
Both are the standard meal-time wishes.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesPrima di mangiare, diciamo: '______ appetito!'
Appetito is masculine singular, so 'buon' is the correct form.
Choose the correct situation.
It is a wish for the meal about to be consumed.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Both are the standard meal-time wishes.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite in a restaurant setting.
It is neutral and works in all settings.
Related Phrases
Cin cin
contrastCheers
Buon pranzo
similarHave a good lunch
Buona cena
similarHave a good dinner
Grazie
builds onThank you
