Speak like an Italian
If you’re heading to Italy on holiday and want to learn Italian you’ve come to the right place - have a go at the ten Italian phrases & words below to get you started.
Don’t worry if you get it wrong…just speak with gusto, flair, and plenty of gestures, and you’ll fit right in. Ciao!
1. Hello (ciao)
Pronounced ‘chow’, the greeting is used for both hello and goodbye.
2. Yes (si)
Pizza? Si! Pasta? Si! Italian wine? Si, si!
3. Thank you (grazie)
Now you can thank your waiter for the scrummy Italian meal.
4. Beautiful (bellisima)
Great for describing some of the stunning Italian architecture.
5. Oh my goodness (mamma mia)!
An expression of surprise or wonder.
6. How much is this (quanto costa)?
Ideal when shopping. A pair of Gucci sunglasses perhaps?
7. Excuse me, where’s…. (mi scusi, dov'è ...?)
You won’t want to miss any of the amazing sites found throughout Italy. If in doubt, ask for directions from a local.
8. Ice cream (gelato)
Italy is the ice-cream lovers heaven – you can’t avoid it (why would you want to?).
9. The wine menu, please (la carta dei vini, per favore)
Tantalise your palate with some Italian wine.
10. Delicious (delizioso)
Give your compliments to the chef.
*The small print
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