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Italian Thanks: "Grazie"

"Grazie" is the most basic way to say "thank you" in Italian. To emphasize your gratitude, "Grazie mille" (thanks a lot, literally "a thousand thanks") is commonly used. The typical reply is "Prego" (you're welcome).

Examples

Grazie!

"Thank you!" (the most basic expression of thanks)

Grazie mille!

"Thanks a lot!" (an emphatic way of thanking someone)

Prego.

"You're welcome." (the typical reply)