Significado
Wishing someone productivity at work.
Contexto cultural
In the fast-paced business culture of Milan, 'buon lavoro' is often used very briefly as a professional sign-off. In the South, it might be accompanied by a warmer gesture or a longer sentence, emphasizing the social bond. It is common to say this to a cashier or waiter, which is seen as a sign of respect for their labor.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything else. 'Buon lavoro' is perfect on its own.
Politeness
Italians appreciate this small gesture. It shows you care about their day.
Significado
Wishing someone productivity at work.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything else. 'Buon lavoro' is perfect on its own.
Politeness
Italians appreciate this small gesture. It shows you care about their day.
Don't be sarcastic
Avoid saying it if the person is clearly frustrated or having a bad day.
Teste-se
Which is the correct way to say 'have a good work session'?
Choose the correct option:
Lavoro is masculine singular, so it requires the masculine adjective 'buon'.
When should you use 'buon lavoro'?
Which situation is appropriate?
It is a parting wish for someone engaged in a task.
Complete the sentence.
Ti lascio ai tuoi documenti, ____ ______!
Given the context of documents, 'buon lavoro' is the most appropriate.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Devo finire questo report. B: ________!
B is acknowledging A's task.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosChoose the correct option:
Lavoro is masculine singular, so it requires the masculine adjective 'buon'.
Which situation is appropriate?
It is a parting wish for someone engaged in a task.
Ti lascio ai tuoi documenti, ____ ______!
Given the context of documents, 'buon lavoro' is the most appropriate.
A: Devo finire questo report. B: ________!
B is acknowledging A's task.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasYes, it is perfectly professional.
It is neutral and fits any register.
No, it is an invariant expression.
Use 'buon proseguimento'.
Use 'buon studio' instead.
Yes, it is a common sign-off.
Frases relacionadas
Buon proseguimento
similarHave a good continuation
Buona giornata
similarHave a good day
Buon studio
specialized formHave a good study session
