Italian Phrase
Sto benissimo, grazie per aver chiesto!
Meaning
I’m feeling great, thank you for asking! The sentence combines a positive self‑assessment with a polite acknowledgment of the other person’s concern.
When to use
Use this response after someone asks you ‘Come stai?’ or ‘Come va?’ in informal or semi‑formal conversation. It conveys that you feel excellent and that you appreciate the other person’s interest.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Stobenissimo,grazieperaverchiesto!
Stare (present)
‘Sto’ is the first‑person singular present of ‘stare’, used to describe a temporary state or feeling.
Benissimo
‘Benissimo’ is the absolute superlative of the adverb ‘bene’, meaning ‘very well’ or ‘great’.
Grazie per + infinitive
After ‘grazie’, the preposition ‘per’ introduces an infinitive clause that explains what you are grateful for.
Perfect infinitive (aver + past participle)
‘Aver chiesto’ is the perfect infinitive (to have asked) and is the natural way to thank someone for a past action.
🗨In Conversation
Come stai?
How are you?
Sto benissimo, grazie per aver chiesto!
I’m great, thanks for asking!
✕Common Mistakes
Sto benissimo, grazie per chiedere!
After ‘grazie per’ you need the infinitive perfect ‘aver chiesto’, not the present infinitive ‘chiedere’.
Sto beneissimo, grazie per aver chiesto!
‘Benissimo’ already contains the superlative; adding another ‘e’ creates a non‑standard form.
↔Alternatives
Sto benissimo, grazie!
I’m great, thanks!
Sto alla grande, grazie per la tua domanda!
I’m doing great, thanks for your question!
Mi sento benissimo, grazie per aver chiesto.
I feel wonderful, thank you for asking.
Cultural Tip
In Italy it’s common to answer ‘Sto bene’ or ‘Sto benissimo’ when you’re feeling well. Adding ‘grazie per aver chiesto’ shows extra politeness and is especially appreciated in semi‑formal settings. Remember that ‘grazie per’ always takes an infinitive, not a finite verb.