50 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 50 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 |
|---|---|
| Piacere di conoscerti. | It's nice to meet you. |
| Come va? | How's it going? |
| Buona giornata! | Have a nice day! |
| Grazie mille per il tuo aiuto. | Thank you very much for your help. |
| Scusa, posso chiederti una cosa? | Excuse me, may I ask you something? |
| Scusa il disturbo. | Sorry to bother you. |
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 for a living? |
| Abiti da queste parti? | Do you live around here? |
| È la mia prima volta qui. | This is my first time here. |
| Mi piace molto questo posto. | I like it here very much. |
| Oggi c'è un tempo bellissimo. | The weather is beautiful today. |
Communication
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Non capisco. | I don't understand. |
| Puoi parlare più lentamente, per favore? | Could you speak more slowly, please? |
| Puoi ripetere, per favore? | Could you repeat that, 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? |
| Me lo puoi scrivere, per favore? | Could you write it down, please? |
| Parlo solo un po' di italiano. | I only speak a little Italian. |
| Sto ancora imparando l'italiano. | I'm still learning Italian. |
Directions & Transport
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Scusa, dov'è il bagno? | Excuse me, 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? |
| Gira a sinistra e poi vai dritto. | Turn left, then go straight ahead. |
| C'è un buon ristorante qui vicino? | Is there a good restaurant nearby? |
At the Restaurant
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Un tavolo per due, per favore. | A table for two, please. |
| Posso vedere il menù, per favore? | Could I see the menu, please? |
| Cosa mi consigli? | What do you recommend? |
| Vorrei un caffè, per favore. | I would like a coffee, please. |
| Sono vegetariano. | I'm vegetarian. |
| Buon appetito! | Enjoy your meal! |
| Il conto, per favore. | The check, please. |
| Era delizioso! | It was delicious! |
Shopping
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Quanto costa questo? | How much does this cost? |
| Accettate carte di credito? | Do you take credit cards? |
| Sto solo guardando, grazie. | I'm just looking, thank you. |
| Posso provarlo? | Can I try it on? |
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 più vicina? | Where is the nearest pharmacy? |
Everyday Essentials
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Che ore sono? | What time is it? |
| Un momento, per favore. | Just a moment, please. |
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