Before you travel around Italy, learning a few key words and phrases could make your experience more enjoyable and rewarding.
You will be able to say ‘hi’ to the locals, ask and answer basic questions, and begin to tune your ears into the spoken language.
Yes = Si’
No = No
Thank you (very much) = Grazie (mille)
You are welcome = Prego
Excuse me = Mi scusi
I am sorry = Mi dispiace/scusa
Hello = Salve/Ciao
Good morning = Buongiorno
Good evening = Buona sera
Good night = Buona notte
Good bye = Ci vediamo
Where is ….? = Dov’ è ….?
How much is the ticket to ….? = Quanto costa il biglietto per ….?
One way/ return ticket = biglietto di sola andata/ andata e ritorno
Platform = Binario
Arrivals = Arrivi
Departures = Partenze
Subway = Metropolitana (Metro)
Train = Treno
Bus stop = Fermata dell’autobus
Sciopero = Strike 😉
Hotel = Albergo
Reservation = Prenotazione
Breakfast included = Colazione inclusa
Check-in = Fare il check in
Check-out = Fare il check out