How to wish someone a Happy New Year in Italian: the best phrases

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In brief The basic expression: Buon anno! is a word-for-word translation of “Happy New Year” The fuller expression: Felice anno nuovo!, warmer and very widespread New Year’s Day in Italian: il Capodanno, celebrated on 1 January The word for “wishes”: gli auguri — used for all festive occasions To reply to wishes: Grazie, altrettanto! or […]