50 Basic Italian Phrases with English Translations

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Basic Greetings & Introductions

Ciao / Salve

Hello / Hi

Buongiorno.

Good morning.

Buon pomeriggio.

Good afternoon.

Buonasera.

Good evening.

Buonanotte.

Good night.

Arrivederci.

Goodbye.

A dopo!

See you later!

Come ti chiami?

What's your name?

Mi chiamo [Il tuo nome].

My name is [Your Name].

Piacere di conoscerti.

Nice to meet you.

Essential Questions & Answers

Come stai?

How are you?

Sto bene, grazie. E tu?

I'm fine, thank you. And you?

Per favore.

Please.

Grazie.

Thank you.

Prego.

You're welcome.

Scusi. (per attirare l'attenzione)

Excuse me. (to get attention)

Scusi. (per scusarsi o chiedere di ripetere)

Pardon me. (to apologize or ask to repeat)

Mi dispiace.

I'm sorry.

Sì.

Yes.

No.

Understanding & Clarification

Non capisco.

I don't understand.

Potresti ripetere, per favore?

Could you repeat that, please?

Potresti parlare più lentamente, per favore?

Could you speak more slowly, please?

Cosa significa [parola]?

What does [word] mean?

Come si dice [parola] in [lingua di destinazione]?

How do you say [word] in [target language]?

Puoi aiutarmi?

Can you help me?

Parli italiano? (o altra lingua comune)

Do you speak English? (or other common language)

Parlo solo un po' di [lingua di destinazione].

I only speak a little [target language].

Common Requests & Needs

Dov'è il bagno?

Where is the bathroom?

Quanto costa questo?

How much does this cost?

Vorrei... (es. un caffè, dell'acqua)

I would like... (e.g., a coffee, water)

Posso avere il conto, per favore?

Can I have the bill, please?

Ho fame.

I'm hungry.

Ho sete.

I'm thirsty.

Sono stanco/a.

I'm tired.

Ho bisogno di aiuto.

I need help.

È un'emergenza!

It's an emergency!

Directions & Locations

Dove è...?

Where is...?

Gira a sinistra.

Turn left.

Gira a destra.

Turn right.

Vai dritto.

Go straight.

È qui.

It's here.

È là.

It's there.

Vicino / Lontano.

Near / Far.

Everyday Interactions & Expressions

Buona giornata!

Have a good day!

Nessun problema.

No problem.

Certo.

Of course.

Non importa.

Never mind.

Mi piace.

I like it.

Non mi piace.

I don't like it.

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