Buon pomeriggio

Good afternoon

Used as a greeting in the afternoon, 'Buon pomeriggio' is often said in Italy after midday and before evening. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

greeting

Example sentences using: Buon pomeriggio

Buon pomeriggio, come stai?

Good afternoon, how are you?

This is a common greeting used in the afternoon. The phrase 'come stai?' is used to ask someone how they are doing.

Dov'è Maria? Buon pomeriggio, la stai cercando?

Where is Maria? Good afternoon, are you looking for her?

This phrase is typically used when you enter to a room in the afternoon looking for someone. 'Dov'è Maria?' asks where Maria is, and 'la stai cercando?' asks if you are looking for her.

Buon pomeriggio, posso prendere un caffè?

Good afternoon, can I get a coffee?

Here, 'Buon pomeriggio' is used as an afternoon greeting, followed by 'posso prendere un caffè?' which is a common way to ask for a coffee in Italy.