Everyone should learn essential Italian conversational words and phrases before traveling to Italy. These words and expressions are sure to come up in most everyday conversations.
Conversational Words and Phrases In Italian
Per favore /Please
Buon Giorno /Good Morning – Good Afternoon
Buona Sera /Good Evening
Buonanotte/ Good Night
Mi scusi /Sorry
Ciao Hello / Goodbye
Quanto costa?/How much does it cost?
Arrivederci /Goodbye
Dov’è ….?/ Where is …?
Bagno – Gabinetto/Bagno Lavatory – Toilet
Mangiare /To eat (verb)
Dove si trova…l’ambasciata?/Where is the … Embassy?
ristorante /restaurant
francobollo /stamp
cartolina /postcard
Posso fare fotografie?/ May I take photos?
Dove posso trovare un…/ Where can I find a…
Ho una prenotazione / Abbiamo una prenotazione/ I have a booking/ we have a booking
Vorrei qualcosa da mangiare/ I would like something to eat
Vorrei qualcosa da bere/ I would like something to drink
Come posso andare a…/ How can I go to….
Sono allergico a…/ I am allergic to…
Accettate carte di credito?/ Do you accept credit cards?
Prescrizione – ricetta/ Prescription
Posso pagare al check-out? / May I pay at check-out?
Il conto, per favore/ Check, please.
C’è la connessione ad internet/ Is there internet connection?
Polizia – Carabinieri / Police
Taxi/ Taxi
Fermata dell’autobus/ Bus stop
Aeroporto/ Airport
Stazione/ Train station
Farmacia/ Pharmacy
Medico/ Doctor
Albergo / Hotel
Dolore/ Pain
Vesciche/ Blisters
Supermercato/ Food store
Negozio/ Shop
Ospedale/ Hospital
Pronto soccorso/ Emergency room
Museo/ Museum
Biglietteria/ Ticket desk
Guida turistica/ Guidebook
Vai via!/ Go away!
