10 essential Italian formal-written phrases with pronunciation guides. Click listen to hear each phrase with native-quality pronunciation.
Dear Sir / Dear Madam (very formal)
Lit. "Distinguished Sir / Distinguished Madam"
Egregio Signor Bianchi, Le scrivo in merito alla Sua richiesta. — Dear Mr. Bianchi, I am writing to you regarding your request.
Dear Doctor (formal address)
Lit. "Kind Doctor"
Gentile Dottoressa Rossi, La contatto per fissare un appuntamento. — Dear Dr. Rossi, I am contacting you to schedule an appointment.
Yours faithfully / Sincerely
Lit. "Distinguished greetings"
In attesa di un Suo cortese riscontro, porgo distinti saluti. — Awaiting your kind reply, I remain yours faithfully.
With this letter / Hereby
Lit. "With the present"
Con la presente, desidero comunicare la mia decisione di… — Hereby, I wish to communicate my decision to…
Most esteemed (extremely formal)
Lit. "Most valued"
Pregiatissimo Professore, mi pregio di sottoporre alla Sua attenzione… — Most esteemed Professor, I have the honor of submitting for your attention…
Regarding / With regard to
Lit. "In merit of"
In merito alla Sua richiesta del 5 marzo, Le comunico che… — With regard to your request of March 5th, I inform you that…
You are kindly requested to / Please
Lit. "One is prayed to"
Si prega di rispondere entro il 30 marzo. — You are kindly requested to respond by March 30th.
Yours faithfully (closing)
Lit. "In faith"
Ringraziando per la cortese attenzione, porgo distinti saluti. In fede, Marco Bianchi. — Thanking you for your kind attention, yours faithfully. Marco Bianchi.
Most Illustrious (title for judges, high officials)
Lit. "Most Illustrious"
Ill.mo Sig. Giudice, con la presente mi permetto di… — Most Illustrious Judge, with this letter I take the liberty of…
Thank you in advance
Lit. "You I thank in advance"
La ringrazio anticipatamente per la Sua collaborazione. — Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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