Italian Honorifics - Style For Letters

Style For Letters

Excluding special titles or antique versions, in Italy that is the manner of address in letters:

  • to men: Egregio signor – Egr. sig. (Eminent mister / Esq.)
  • to women: Gentile signora – Gentile sig.ra (Gentle Mrs. / Madam)
  • to agencies: Spettabile ... – Spett.le ... (Esteemed sirs / Messrs.)

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