Mi piace molto parlare con te.

I really enjoy talking with you.

Pronunciation

'Parlare' = par-LA-re. 'Piace' = PIA-ce, two syllables.

When to use it

Use this during or at the end of a good conversation to express genuine appreciation. It is warm, direct, and sincere. Italians respond very well to having their conversational qualities acknowledged.

What it means

Again, 'mi piace' + infinitive: 'mi piace parlare con te'. The 'molto' between 'piace' and 'parlare' adds emphasis. An alternative structure: 'adoro parlare con te' (I love talking with you) — stronger.

Variations

Hai un modo di parlare che mi affascina.

You have a way of talking that fascinates me.

More specific — noticing how they speak rather than just the conversation

Potrei parlare con te per ore.

I could talk with you for hours.

Conditional of ongoing desire — very warm

Non mi accorgo mai del tempo quando parliamo.

I never notice the time when we talk.

Time passing without notice — classic sign of deep engagement

Mini Dialogue

— Mi piace molto parlare con te. Sei una persona interessante. — Grazie! Anche tu. Ho imparato cose nuove questa sera. — Hai fatto domande che nessuno mi fa di solito. — Forse perché mi interessa davvero capire le persone.

— I really enjoy talking with you. You are an interesting person. — Thank you! You too. I learned new things this evening. — You asked questions nobody usually asks me. — Perhaps because I am genuinely interested in understanding people.

Cultural Note

Conversation ('la conversazione') is considered an art form in Italy. Good conversation — lively, wide-ranging, argumentative in the best sense — is a highly valued social skill. Italians genuinely enjoy intellectual and emotional exchange and will remember a great conversation partner with lasting warmth.

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