Meaning
wish, greeting, omen
- wish, greeting
- omen, augury
In a sentence
Ti mando i miei auguri per il nuovo lavoro.
I'm sending you my best wishes for the new job.
Che augurio ti ha scritto tua nonna?
What wish did your grandmother write to you?
Quel sogno non è un buon augurio.
That dream is not a good omen.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| augurio | masculine · singular |
| auguri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most often used in the plural, auguri, for greetings like birthdays, weddings, or holidays; singular augurio sounds more formal or literary.
- Use fare gli auguri or porgere i propri auguri, not *dare auguri. English speakers often calque this incorrectly.
- For congratulations on an achievement, Italian often prefers congratulazioni; auguri is more for good wishes about the future.