33 Useful Italian Phrases

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!