Italian Phrase
Ciao, sono Emily.
Meaning
A friendly, informal way to say ‘Hi, I’m Emily.’ The speaker greets the listener and immediately introduces herself, which is common in casual conversations.
When to use
Use this phrase when meeting new people in informal contexts—at a coffee shop, a language class, a social gathering, or when starting a video call with friends. It’s perfect for first‑time introductions among peers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ciao,sonoEmily.
Ciao
An informal greeting meaning both 'hello' and 'goodbye'. Use with friends, peers, or in casual settings.
sono
First‑person singular of the verb *essere* (to be). Here it introduces your name: 'I am...'.
Emily
A proper noun (the speaker’s name). Proper nouns are not inflected in Italian.
Punctuation
A comma after *Ciao* creates a brief pause, mirroring natural speech.
🗨In Conversation
Ciao, sono Emily.
Hi, I'm Emily.
Piacere, Emily! Io sono Marco.
Nice to meet you, Emily! I'm Marco.
✕Common Mistakes
Io sono Emily.
The subject pronoun *io* is usually omitted because the verb conjugation already indicates the speaker.
Ciao, è Emily.
Use *sono* (I am) not *è* (he/she is) when talking about yourself.
Ciao, sono Emily!
Exclamation marks are fine in informal writing, but in spoken Italian the tone conveys excitement; avoid over‑punctuating in formal texts.
↔Alternatives
Ciao, mi chiamo Emily.
Hi, my name is Emily.
Salve, sono Emily.
Hello, I'm Emily.
Buongiorno, sono Emily.
Good morning, I'm Emily.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, *Ciao* is strictly informal. In professional or older‑generation settings, opt for *Buongiorno* (good morning) or *Salve* (hello). When introducing yourself, Italians often follow the greeting with *piacere di conoscerti* (nice to meet you).