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20 Basic Italian Phrases to Learn Before Visiting Italy

Planning a trip to Italy but don't speak a lick of the language? Here are 20 basic words and phrases to help you in your travels!

Planning a trip to Italy but don’t speak a lick of the language?

Here are 20 basic words and phrases to help you in your travels!

  1. Ciao! – Hello & Goodbye!
  2. Arrivederci! – Goodbye!
  3. Buongiorno! – Good Morning!
  4. Buon Pomeriggio! – Good Afternoon!
  5. Buona Sera! – Good evening! Buona Serata – Have a good evening
  6. Buonanotte! – Goodnight
  7. Mi Chiamo … – My name is …
  8. Come si chiama? – What is your name?
  9. Come stai? – How are you?
  10. Grazie – Thank you Grazie Mille – Thank you very much
  11. Prego – You’re Welcome or Please, after you.
  12. Per favore – Please
  13. Mi scusi – Excuse me
  14. Quanto? – How much?
  15. Parla Inglese? Do you speak English?
  16. Scusi, dov’è il bagno? Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
  17. Un caffe, per favore or un cappuccino, per favore – A coffee(espresso), please or a cappuccino, please
  18. Un gelato, per favore – An icecream, please
  19. Il conto, per favore – The bill, please
  20. Ho bisogno di informazioni, per favore – I need some information, please

Good luck & buon viaggio! (Have a great trip!)

Let us know some other common Italian phrases and words in the comments!

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