What does it mean when a guy says "ciao bella"?

[vanna11]

this cute guy that I like has said it to me quite a few times. do Italians use this phrase loosely or does he actually mean it?

[Sasha2492]

it is used loosely...but towards him liking you or not it depends on other things he says or does...dnt rely on this as confirming he likes you. (:

[vanna11]

He does tend to stare at me and call me pet names, like cutie, hun or adorable. what do you think?

[Sasha2492]

That to me it shows he's somewhat intrestead in you and is trying to get to know you more...but it all depends on his personality and what type of guy he is.

[tyt_2012]

Goodbye beautiful or princess < that's what it means

If he says it he must mean it, no other reason why

[KERMlT]

Princess? Wouldn't that be "ciao principessa" lol

[tyt_2012]

Lol yeah :P

[Zachros]

It means Hi/Bye Sweetie

[KERMlT]

hello beautiful

[tyt_2012]

Hahaha ciao means Goodbye not Hello lol

[KERMlT]

Ciao can also mean hello. :p

[tyt_2012]

:)

[WeaponZero]

Ciao is a generic Italian salutation/closing that can mean both hello and goodbye.