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Formulas Used to Express Encouragement, 
Sympathy, Solidarity, etc. 



This list includes some forms used to comfort someone or express encouragement, sympathy etc. They can be used in formal and informal situations.

InformalFormalEnglisht Equivalent
Abbi coraggio Abbia coraggioBe brave; Be strong
Abbi fede Abbia fedeHave Faith; Believe me
Che peccato!-What a pity. It's a shame
Condoglianze (funerali)Condoglianze (funerali)Condolences
Fatti coraggioSi faccia coraggioBe brave; Be strong
Fatti forzaSi faccia forzaBe brave; Be strong
Mettiti il cuore in paceSi metta il cuore in paceResign yourself
Non buttarti giù Non si butti giłDon't give up
Non ci pensareNon ci pensiDon't think about it
Non disperareNon disperiDon't despair
Non farci casoNon ci faccia casoDon't pay attention to it
Non farti deprimereNon si faccia deprimereDon't get discouraged
-OssequiRegards
Poveretto/a/i/ePovera LeiPoor things. I feel sorry for him/her/them.
-Rispetti (i miei rispetti)Regards
Sii forteSia forteBe strong
Stai su con la vitaStia su con la vitaCheer up

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