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Let's take a closer look at each of these expressions.
First, do you remember how Karen says,
"See you soon."
A presto!
This starts with the preposition, a, which means something like "until" in this context. A. A.
Next is presto, "soon." Presto. Presto.
Together, a presto means something like "until soon," but translates as "[See you] soon."
A presto!
Note: a presto is a shortened form of longer phrases, most commonly arrivederci a presto, "see you soon."
A presto is fairly informal, which indicates a close relationship between Karen and Chiara Lombardi, her former homestay mother.
Do you remember how Sasha says,
"goodnight."
Buonanotte. "goodnight." Buonanotte.
Buonanotte literally means "goodnight." Buonanotte.
Buonanotte.
Both Sasha and Ben use this expression when saying goodnight to Chiara.
You use buonanotte, "goodnight," when you don't plan on seeing someone again that night, and often when someone is about to go to bed. It's like saying "have a goodnight's sleep."
Do you remember how Chiara says?
"See you. Bye!"
Ci vediamo. Ciao! "See you. Bye!" Ci vediamo. Ciao!
First is Ci vediamo. "See you." Ci vediamo.
This starts with ci, which means something like "each other." Ci. Ci.
After this is vediamo, "[we] shall see." Vediamo. Vediamo.
Vediamo is from the verb vedere, meaning "to see." Vedere.
Together, Ci vediamo literally means "each other [we] shall see," but translates as "See you."
Note: Ci vediamo is an informal parting greeting, and you should avoid it in formal situations.
Next is ciao, which translates as "bye" in this context. Ciao. Ciao.
Remember, ciao can be used as a parting greeting meaning "bye," as well as a greeting meaning, "Hi."
All together, Ci vediamo. Ciao! "See you. Bye!"
Ci vediamo. Ciao!
This sentence is informal. Chiara uses this to say goodbye to everyone. She's the most senior person in the conversation, and she uses informal language to sound friendly.

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