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PhrasesMeeting the FamilyTorni quando vuole — è sempre benvenuto qui.
A2formal

Torni quando vuole — è sempre benvenuto qui.

Come back whenever you like — you're always welcome here.

Pronunciation

TOR-ni QUAN-do VU-o-le — è sem-pre ben-ve-NU-to QUI — stress on 'tor-', 'quan-', 'vu-', 'nu-', 'qui'.

When to use it

Said by a parent at the end of a first family visit — the most positive sign of acceptance and welcome.

What it means

'Torni' is the formal imperative of 'tornare' — respectful invitation. 'Quando vuole' = whenever you like. 'È sempre benvenuto' = you are always welcome. This phrase from a parent is the greatest signal that the family visit went well.

Variations

La porta di casa nostra è sempre aperta per lei.

Our front door is always open for you.

Metaphorical and warm — 'la porta aperta' is a classic Italian expression of hospitality

Ci vediamo presto — mi raccomando.

See you soon — don't forget.

'Mi raccomando' adds gentle insistence — they expect you back

La prossima volta resta a cena — non accetto un no.

Next time stay for dinner — I won't take no for an answer.

Enthusiastic insistence — the best possible outcome of a first visit

Mini Dialogue

— Grazie per una giornata meravigliosa — è stato un onore. — Figurati! Torni quando vuole — è sempre benvenuto qui. — Ne sono davvero onorato. Arrivederci. — Arrivederci — e si prenda cura di nostro figlio! — Parola mia — lo prometto.

— Thank you for a wonderful day — it was an honour. — Don't mention it! Come back whenever you like — you're always welcome here. — I'm truly honoured. Goodbye. — Goodbye — and take care of our son! — You have my word — I promise.

Cultural Note

'È sempre benvenuto' from an Italian family is not merely polite — it is a genuine and deeply felt invitation. Italian hospitality ('ospitalità') is a cultural value. Being invited back is the family's way of saying: you are one of us. Accept gratefully and follow through.