Italian Phrase
Grazie. Sto bene, spero che anche tu.
Meaning
This is a polite and complete response to someone asking about your well-being. It expresses gratitude, states your current condition using the verb 'stare', and reciprocates the sentiment toward the other person.
When to use
Use this phrase in Italian when someone asks 'Come stai?' or 'Come va?'. It is suitable for both casual friends and semi-formal acquaintances.
✦Grammar Breakdown
GrazieStobenesperocheanchetu
Stare vs Essere
'Sto' comes from 'stare', which is used for health and temporary states. Never use 'essere' (sono) to say you are feeling well.
Elliptical Construction
The phrase 'anche tu' is short for 'anche tu stia bene'. The verb is omitted because it is understood from the context.
🗨In Conversation
Ciao Marco! Come stai?
Hi Marco! How are you?
Grazie. Sto bene, spero che anche tu.
Thanks. I am well, I hope you are too.
✕Common Mistakes
Grazie. Sono bene, spero che anche tu.
Use the verb 'stare' (sto) rather than 'essere' (sono) when talking about health or well-being.
Sto buono, spero che anche tu.
'Bene' is an adverb meaning well, while 'buono' is an adjective meaning good; use 'bene' to describe how you are doing.
↔Alternatives
Bene, grazie. E tu?
Fine, thanks. And you?
Tutto bene, spero anche per te.
Everything's good, I hope the same for you.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, social interactions are often warm and reciprocal. Even if you are in a hurry, adding 'spero che anche tu' shows a level of genuine interest in the other person that is highly valued in Italian culture.