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The 50 Must-Know words when traveling in Italy. By Scott Soptick. Good day!. Boungiorno (Good Day) turns to Buonasera (Good Evening) in the late afternoon. No capisco. If you don’t understand something, just say!. Do you speak English?. Parla inglese ? ( par - lah een- glay -zay )
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The 50 Must-Know words when traveling in Italy By Scott Soptick
Good day! • Boungiorno (Good Day) turns to Buonasera (Good Evening) in the late afternoon
No capisco • If you don’t understand something, just say!
Do you speak English? • Parlainglese? (par-laheen-glay-zay) • This is a question you’ll find yourself asking frequently- when you’re in a hurry and just need a piece of information.
Remember Manners! • Per favore = Please • Grazie = Thank you • Prego = You’re welcome • Mi dispiace(dee-speeah-chay)= I’m sorry • Mi scusi = Excuse me
I would like____ Vorrei… • This is a more polite way of saying “I need…”
Che ore sono? • Italian for, “What time is it?” • This is an important question to ask if you are trying to catch a train, plane, or bus!
Numbers count! • One = Uno (oo-noh) • Two = Due (doo-ay) • Three = Tre (tray) • Four = Quattro (kwah-troh) • Five = Cinque (cheeng-kway) • Six = Sei(sehee) • Seven = Sette(seht-tay) • Eight = Otto (oh-toh)
What Direction? Nord Est(east) Ovest (west) Sud
Days of the week • Monday = lunedi • Tuesday = martedi • Wednesday = mercoledi • Thursday = giovedi • Friday = venerdi • Saturday = sabato • Sunday = domenica
When does this open / close? “A cheoraapre / chuide?” • In Italy, places are open at odd times and only remain open for 5-6 hours per day.
A ticket un biglietto(oonbeel-yay-toh) • In Italy, it is likely that you will ride many trains and busses, so buying tickets will happen often.
Enough! Basta! • Italians will continue to feed you until you tell them you’ve had enough! So when you’re full, just say “basta”
I like that! Mi piace! (meepeeah-chay) • Italians take great pride in their food and drink. So if you like something, just tell them “Mi piace”!
How much is it? Quantocosta? • Italy is an expensive country, so you’ll want to know how much you’re spending on something before you buy it!
The bill, please ilconto, porfavore • Eating out in Italy is a great experience, but can be expensive. When you’ve ordered enough food, politely ask for “ilconto”
Where is the restroom? Dov’e la toilette? (doh-vehlahtwah-leht-tay) • Restrooms are not as large or accessible in Italy as they are in the U.S., so get used to asking this question.
Bless you! Salute! • This is a fun word to say when someone sneezes!
Which terminal? Quale terminal? • If you plan to travel throughout Europe, you’ll have the chance to see many airports, but seeing so many new airports can be confusing.
Arrival & Departure Arrivo & Partenza • These are very common words in airports, train stations, and bus stops.
Introduce Yourself! My Name is ____. = Mi chiamo_____. • Don’t be a stranger in Italy…The people are very friendly!