Italian Phrase
Grazie, anche a te.
Meaning
This common Italian phrase is used to return a well-wish or greeting. 'Grazie' means thank you, while 'anche a te' literally translates to 'also to you,' acting as a polite way to reciprocate kindness.
When to use
Use this phrase in response to common well-wishes like 'Buona giornata' (Have a good day) or 'Buon appetito' (Enjoy your meal). It is appropriate for casual and semi-formal social interactions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Grazie,ancheate
Grazie
The standard Italian word for 'thank you', which is actually the plural form of 'grazia' (grace).
Anche a te
'Anche' means 'also' or 'too'. 'Te' is the stressed object pronoun used here because it follows the preposition 'a'.
🗨In Conversation
Buona serata!
Have a good evening!
Grazie, anche a te.
Thank you, to you too.
✕Common Mistakes
Grazie, anche tu.
'Tu' is a subject pronoun; you must use the disjunctive pronoun 'te' after the preposition 'a'.
Grazie, anche per te.
In Italian, you reciprocate a wish using the preposition 'a' (to) rather than 'per' (for).
↔Alternatives
Altrettanto
The same to you
Anche a Lei
To you too (formal)
Cultural Tip
Reciprocating a greeting is a fundamental part of Italian social etiquette. While 'anche a te' is perfect for friends, 'Altrettanto' is a very common and slightly more sophisticated single-word alternative used by locals in all contexts.