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PhrasesWriting Professional EmailsCordiali saluti,
A2formal

Cordiali saluti,

Best regards,

Pronunciation

'Cordiali' = cor-DYA-li; the 'ia' blends into one quick sound.

When to use it

Use as the standard sign-off for most formal and semi-formal business emails. It strikes the right balance between warmth and professionalism.

What it means

'Cordiali saluti' is the Italian workhorse sign-off, equivalent to 'Best regards' or 'Kind regards'. It replaced the older and more verbose 'Distinti saluti' in everyday correspondence. Always put a comma after it, then your name on the next line.

Variations

Distinti saluti,

Yours sincerely / With distinguished regards,

More formal; used for officials and senior figures

A presto,

Talk soon,

Informal; fine for colleagues you know well

Buona giornata,

Have a good day,

Friendly and increasingly popular in internal emails

Mini Dialogue

Gentile Signor Ferrari, la ringrazio per la sua rapida risposta. Provvederò a inviare i documenti entro domani mattina. Cordiali saluti, Anna Ricci

Dear Mr Ferrari, Thank you for your quick reply. I will send the documents by tomorrow morning. Best regards, Anna Ricci

Cultural Note

In Italy, signing off with just 'Saluti' (without 'cordiali') can occasionally be read as curt. When in doubt, use the full 'Cordiali saluti' to keep the tone warm and professional.