58 Common Italian Phrases for Travel & Everyday Conversation (with Audio)
Half the joy of visiting Italy is talking with people, and nothing deflates that faster than blanking on “the bill, please” while the waiter waits. It's not you; phrases learned once and never revisited simply don't stay.
These 58 Italian phrases cover greetings, small talk, getting around, eating out, shopping, and emergencies: the moments that actually happen. They're free right here, with a printable PDF if you like paper, and the same deck is in Repetra with native audio and spaced repetition when you want them to last.
Greetings & Courtesy
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Ciao. | Hello. |
| Arrivederci. | Goodbye. |
| Grazie. | Thank you. |
| Per favore. | Please. |
| Scusa. | Excuse me. |
| Piacere. | Nice to meet you. |
| Come va? | How's it going? |
| Buona giornata! | Have a nice day! |
| Grazie mille. | Thank you very much. |
| Posso chiederti una cosa? | Can I ask you something? |
| Mi dispiace. | I'm sorry. |
Small Talk
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Di dove sei? | Where are you from? |
| Vengo dagli Stati Uniti. | I'm from the United States. |
| Che lavoro fai? | What do you do? |
| Abiti da queste parti? | Do you live around here? |
| È la mia prima volta qui. | This is my first time here. |
| Mi piace questo posto. | I like it here. |
| Che bel tempo oggi! | Nice weather today! |
Communication
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Non capisco. | I don't understand. |
| Più lentamente, per favore. | More slowly, please. |
| Ancora una volta, per favore. | Again, please. |
| Parli inglese? | Do you speak English? |
| Come si dice questo in italiano? | How do you say this in Italian? |
| Cosa significa questa parola? | What does this word mean? |
| Scrivilo, per favore. | Please write it down. |
| Parlo un po' d'italiano. | I speak a little Italian. |
| Sto ancora imparando l'italiano. | I'm still learning Italian. |
Directions & Transport
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Dov'è il bagno? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Come arrivo alla stazione? | How do I get to the train station? |
| È lontano da qui? | Is it far from here? |
| Mi sono perso. | I'm lost. |
| Puoi mostrarmelo sulla mappa? | Can you show me on the map? |
| Dove posso comprare un biglietto? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| A che ora parte l'autobus? | What time does the bus leave? |
| A sinistra, poi dritto. | Left, then straight ahead. |
| C'è un ristorante qui vicino? | Is there a restaurant nearby? |
At the Restaurant
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Un tavolo per due, per favore. | A table for two, please. |
| Il menù, per favore. | The menu, please. |
| Cosa mi consigli? | What do you recommend? |
| Un caffè, per favore. | A coffee, please. |
| Sono vegetariano. | I'm vegetarian. |
| Buon appetito! | Enjoy your meal! |
| Il conto, per favore. | The check, please. |
| Buonissimo! | Delicious! |
Shopping
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Quanto costa? | How much is this? |
| Accettate carte di credito? | Do you take credit cards? |
| Sto solo guardando, grazie. | Just looking, thanks. |
| Posso provarlo? | Can I try it on? |
| Lo prendo. | I'll take it. |
Emergencies & Health
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Ho bisogno di aiuto. | I need help. |
| Chiama un'ambulanza, per favore! | Call an ambulance, please! |
| Non mi sento bene. | I don't feel well. |
| Ho bisogno di un medico. | I need a doctor. |
| Dov'è la farmacia? | Where is the pharmacy? |
Everyday Essentials
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Che ore sono? | What time is it? |
| Un momento, per favore. | One moment, please. |
| Sì. | Yes. |
| No. | No. |
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