Hey y’all, if you’re planning a trip to Italy, it’s always good to know some Italian phrases. It shows respect to the locals and can make your trip a lot smoother. Here are 125 basic Italian phrases that you NEED to know:
Buon giorno! (Hello!)
If you’re greeted with “Buon giorno,” just respond with “Buon giorno” back. It’s the Italian way of saying hello.
Come stai? (How are you?)
If someone asks you “Come stai?” they’re asking how you’re doing. You can respond with “Bene, grazie” which means “I’m doing well, thanks.”
Quanto costa? (How much does it cost?)
If you’re shopping at a market or store, you can ask “Quanto costa?” to ask for the price of something.
Dov’è…? (Where is…?)
If you’re lost and need directions, you can start with “Dov’è…?” followed by the name of the place you’re looking for. For example, “Dov’è la stazione?” means “Where is the train station?”
Posso avere un caffè, per favore? (Can I have a coffee, please?)
Italians take their coffee seriously, so you’ll definitely want to learn how to order one. “Posso avere un caffè, per favore?” means “Can I have a coffee, please?”
Scusi, parla inglese? (Excuse me, do you speak English?)
If you’re having trouble communicating with someone, you can ask “Scusi, parla inglese?” to ask if they speak English.
Vorrei prenotare una camera. (I would like to book a room.)
If you need to book a hotel room, you can say “Vorrei prenotare una camera.”
È buono! (It’s good!)
If you try some delicious Italian food, you can definitely say “È buono!” to express how good it is.
Grazie mille! (Thank you very much!)
If someone does something nice for you, you can say “Grazie mille!” to thank them very much.
Ciao! (Goodbye!)
When it’s time to say goodbye, Italians will say “Ciao!”
These are just a few of the basic Italian phrases you should know before your trip. It’s always good to learn more and practice while you’re there. Buon viaggio (have a good trip)!
