Italian Word · Beginner
ciao
hello / goodbye
Pronunciation: CHA-o
Meaning
A common informal greeting or farewell.
Example
Ciao, come stai? Ci vediamo dopo!
Hello, how are you? See you later!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice ciao out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level Italian word.