Forum Rocket Italian Italian Grammar Another way to say 'please'

Another way to say 'please'

Bob-C

Bob-C

Lesson 8.4 Roberto asked "Per andare in Corso Marconi, per cortesia? Translation is "How to get to Corso Marconi, please." Does "per cortesia" relate to the italian word for courtesy, therefore he asked can you etc , with courtesy (per cortesia) or am I trying for too literal a translation?
Maria-DiLorenzi

Maria-DiLorenzi

Hi Bob, "per cortesia" is one of the few ways to say "please". "Per favore" is another one too. I would suggest to avoid the literal translation. I hope this helps. Ciao

Ask a question or post a response

If you want to ask a question or post a response you need to be a member.

If you are already a member login here.
If you are not a member you can become one by taking the free Rocket Italian trial here.