Make your trip easier- keep these useful Italian phrases on hand when traveling to Italy. Italians are usually very friendly and will appreciate the effort that you took to learn a little bit about their culture. They might even treat you to their homemade limoncello if you’re lucky.
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When introducing yourself
-Hello/Goodbye = Salve/Ciao
-Good morning/afternoon = Buongiorno / Buonpomeriggio
-Good evening = Buonasera
-My name is…. What is your name? = Mi chiamo….Come si chiama?
When dining
-Please, a table for (two/four) = Per favore, un tavolo (per due/per quattro)
-Is there a children’s menu? = C’e un menu per i bambini?
-What would you recommend? = Cosa ci consiglia?
-Can I have another knife/spoon? = Potrei avere un altro coltello/cucchiaio?
While in transit
-Here is my passport = Ecco il passaporto
-I would like to rent a car = Vorrei noleggiare una macchina
-Two round trip tickets to (city), please = Due biglietti di andata e ritorno per (city), per favore
-How long does it take to get to (city)? = Quanto tempo ci vuole per arrivare a (city)?
-When is the next plane to (city)? = Quando parte il prossimo aereo per (city)?
If you have a health issue
-Where can I find a doctor? = Dove si trova un dottore?
-Where is the closest pharmacy? = Dov’è la farmacia più vicina?
-I feel sick = Ho la nausea
When shopping
-How much? = Quanto costa?
-Excuse me (To ask for something) = Scusami
-Can I try/taste this one? = Posso provar/assaggiar lo?
-Can you help me? = Potresti aiutarmi?
When you go out
-I would like something to drink = Vorrei qualcosa da bere
-Do you accept credit cards? = Accettate carte di credito?
-Would you like to dance with me? = Vuole ballare con me?
When you cannot understand
-I do not understand = Non capisco
-Can you please write it down? = Puoi scriverlo, per favore?
-How do you say…. in Italian? = Come si dice… in italiano?
-Do you speak English? = Parli inglese?
If you are in trouble
-Leave me alone! = Lasciami in pace!
-Help! = Aiuto!
-Call the police = Chiama la polizia!
As Italian, I say: “Well done!” 😉