Basic Italian Phrases
Italian Speaking Destinations
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Basic Phrases
- Thank you.
Grazie. - Thank you very much.
Grazie tante. - You're welcome.
Prego. - Please.
Per favore. - Yes.
Sì. - No.
No. - Excuse me.
Mi scusi. - Pardon me.
Mi scusi. - I'm sorry.
Mi dispiace. - I don't understand.
Non capisco. - I don't speak Italian.
Non parlo italiano. - I don't speak Italian very well.
Non parlo molto bene italiano. - Do you speak English?
Parla inglese? - Speak slowly, please.
Parli piano, per favore. - Repeat, please.
Ripeta, per favore. - What's your name?
Come si chiama? - How are you?
Come va? - Do you speak English?
Parla inglese? - Where is the subway?
Dov’è la metropolitana? - Is the tip included?
Il servizio è incluso? - How much does that cost? (sg./pl.)
Quanto costa/costano? - Is there a public phone here?
C’è un telefono pubblico vicino? - Can I get on the internet?
Posso collegarmi con internet? - Can you help me?
Mi può aiutare? - Where is the bathroom?
Dov’è la toilette?
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