Elementary · scenario 68 of 84

Decline an invitation politely

Say no gracefully and give a brief reason.

The situation A friend invites you out, but you're busy. Turn them down politely.

The dialogue

Ciao! Sei libero stasera? Vuoi venire a cena?
Hi! Are you free tonight? Do you want to come to dinner?
Grazie per l'invito, ma stasera non posso.
Thanks for the invitation, but I can't tonight.
Che peccato! Devi lavorare?
What a shame! Do you have to work?
No, ma sono molto stanco e vorrei riposare.
No, but I am very tired and I would like to rest.
Ho capito! Possiamo andare un'altra volta.
I understand! We can go another time.
Sì, volentieri! Grazie ancora e buona serata!
Yes, gladly! Thanks again and have a good evening!

Lexemica listens to you phrase by phrase, tells you how it sounds and reviews what you find hardest with you.