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How to Say What's Up in Italian: Come Va, Come Stai, and More
4 minutes Posted May 17, 2026 at 9:15 am.
How to Check In With Someone in Italian00:01:00 - Come Va: The Casual Italian Greeting00:01:34 - Tutto Bene, Benissimo: How to Respond00:02:19 - Come Stai vs Come Sta: Personal and Formal00:02:31 - Che Succede: The Informal "What's Up"00:02:43 - Running Into a Friend: A Naples Scenario00:03:11 - Tutto Bene? When Italians Are Checking on You
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Learn how to say what's up and how are you in Italian — from the casual come va to the personal come stai to the formal come sta. Join Max and Sofia as they break down how to greet people naturally, how to respond, and what Italians really mean when they ask "tutto bene?" with a concerned look on their face. Don't forget to check out our article "How to Say What's Up in Italian: Your Complete Guide" on LearnItalianPod.com for the full lesson, transcript, and bonus phrases. Powered by ItalianChat, where you'll master real-world Italian conversations in just 10 minutes a day. Chapters:00:00:05 - How to Check In With Someone in Italian00:01:00 - Come Va: The Casual Italian Greeting00:01:34 - Tutto Bene, Benissimo: How to Respond00:02:19 - Come Stai vs Come Sta: Personal and Formal00:02:31 - Che Succede: The Informal "What's Up"00:02:43 - Running Into a Friend: A Naples Scenario00:03:11 - Tutto Bene? When Italians Are Checking on You