Italian Phrase
Sì, tutto bene!
Meaning
This phrase is a standard, positive response used to indicate that you are doing well or that a situation is proceeding without issues. It is composed of 'sì' (yes), 'tutto' (everything), and 'bene' (well), creating a very common and versatile expression in daily Italian life. It conveys a sense of general satisfaction and is the go-to answer for casual check-ins.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks 'Come va?' (How's it going?) or 'Tutto bene?' (Everything okay?). It is appropriate for both friends and colleagues when you want to give a quick, positive confirmation of your well-being.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìtuttobene
Sì (Yes)
Always written with a grave accent on the 'i' to distinguish it from the reflexive pronoun 'si'.
Tutto (Everything)
A pronoun meaning 'all' or 'everything'. It is singular and masculine in this idiomatic expression.
Bene (Well)
An adverb used to describe the state of an action or a condition, typically paired with the verbs 'stare' or 'andare'.
🗨In Conversation
Ciao! Come va? Tutto bene?
Hi! How's it going? Everything good?
Sì, tutto bene! E tu?
Yes, everything's fine! And you?
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, tutto buono!
In Italian, 'bene' is an adverb used to describe how things are going, while 'buono' is an adjective used to describe the quality of objects or food.
Sì, ogni bene!
While 'ogni' means 'every', 'tutto' is the correct pronoun to use here to mean 'everything' as a whole.
↔Alternatives
Tutto a posto
Everything is in place / All good
Va tutto bene
Everything is going well
Sì, benissimo
Yes, very well
Cultural Tip
In Italy, 'Tutto bene' serves as a social lubricant. Even if you are having a mediocre day, responding with 'Sì, tutto bene' is considered polite and standard. It is also very common to hear the phrase used as a question ('Tutto bene?') where the only difference is the rising intonation at the end.