Vocabulary and Pronunciation
Helpful common words and phrases for travelers, including links for English speakers to the proper Italian language pronunciation.
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Basic Italian to English Phrases
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Si. Yes.
No. No.
Per favore. Please.
Grazie. Thank you.
Prego. You’re welcome.
Mi scusi. Excuse me.
Mi dispiace. I am sorry.
Buon giorno. Good morning.
Buona sera. Good evening.
Buona notte. Good night.
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Italian Phrases for Meeting and Greeting
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Parla inglese? Do you speak English?
C’è qualcuno che parla inglese? Does anyone here speak English?
Mi dispiace, ma non parlo bene l’italiano. I’m sorry, I don’t speak Italian very well.
So soltanto un po’ di italiano. I only speak a little Italian.
Come si chiama, Lei? What is your name?
Mi chiamo Martin. My name is Martin.
Le presento Caterina. This is Caterina.
Come sta? How are you?
Sto bene, grazie. I’m fine, thank you.
Piacere. I am pleased to meet you.
È stato un piacere conoscerla. It was nice to meet you.
Non capisco. I don’t understand.
Scusi, che cosa ha detto? Excuse me, what did you say?
Può parlare lentamente? Could you speak more slowly?
Capisco benissimo. I understand perfectly.
Buona giornata! Have a nice day!
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Italian Dialog
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| Signor Babbit: | Buon giorno. Good morning. Parla inglese? Do you speak English? |
| Commessa: | No, mi dispiace, ma non lo parlo. I’m sorry, I don’t speak English. |
| Signor Babbit: | Purtroppo so soltanto un po’ di italiano. I’m afraid I only speak a little Italian. |
| Commessa: | Non fa niente. That’s alright. Riesco a capirla. I understand you. |
| Signor Babbit: | Mi innervosisco sempre quando parlo in italiano. I always get nervous when I speak Italian. |
| Commessa: | La capisco benissimo. I understand you very well. |
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Links for foreign language students and teachers — coming soon!
- English to Italian Translation
- Italian to English Translation
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Learn to Speak English — coming soon!
- Helpful Words and Phrases
- Parts of Speech
- Written English
- Conversational English
- Picture Dictionary
- Audio
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Learn to Speak Italian — coming soon!
- Helpful Words and Phrases
- Parts of Speech
- Written Italian
- Conversational Italian
- Picture Dictionary
- Audio
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