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Top 50 Basic Italian Words & Phrases to Know

Are you ready to start speaking Italian? Whether you’re planning a trip to Italy, making new Italian friends, or simply want to learn a new language, mastering the basics is the key to success. With LangLandia, learning Italian is fun, engaging, and super effective! Let’s dive into the top 50 Italian words and phrases you need to know to start speaking with confidence.

Top 50 Basic Italian Words & Phrases to Know

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Now, let’s jump into the must-know words and phrases!


Basic Italian Greetings & Polite Expressions

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Ciao! Hi / Bye (casual)
Buongiorno Good morning
Buonasera Good evening
Buonanotte Good night
Arrivederci Goodbye (formal)
Per favore Please
Grazie Thank you
Prego You’re welcome
Scusa Excuse me (informal)
Mi scusi Excuse me (formal)
Mi dispiace I’m sorry

Essential Conversation Starters

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Come stai? How are you? (informal)
Come sta? How are you? (formal)
Sto bene, grazie! E tu? I’m good, thanks! And you?
Come ti chiami? What’s your name? (informal)
Come si chiama? What’s your name? (formal)
Mi chiamo… My name is…
Piacere di conoscerti! Nice to meet you!
Da dove vieni? Where are you from?
Vengo da… I’m from…
Quanti anni hai? How old are you?
Parli inglese? Do you speak English?
Parlo un po’ di italiano I speak a little Italian

Emergency Phrases

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Aiuto! Help!
Chiami un’ambulanza! Call an ambulance!
Dov’è l’ospedale più vicino? Where is the nearest hospital?
Ho perso il mio passaporto I lost my passport
Mi sono fatto/a male I hurt myself
C’è un medico qui? Is there a doctor here?
Attenzione! Watch out!
Fermati! Stop!
Chiamate la polizia! Call the police!
È un’emergenza! It’s an emergency!

Getting Around & Asking for Help

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Dov’è il bagno? Where is the bathroom?
Quanto costa? How much does it cost?
Mi può aiutare? Can you help me?
Non capisco I don’t understand
Può ripetere, per favore? Can you repeat, please?
Dove si trova…? Where is…?
A sinistra / A destra To the left / To the right
Vicino / Lontano Near / Far
Mi sono perso/a I’m lost
Ho bisogno di un taxi I need a taxi

Ordering Food & Drinks

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Un caffè, per favore A coffee, please
Vorrei un bicchiere d’acqua I’d like a glass of water
Il conto, per favore The check, please
Cosa mi consiglia? What do you recommend?
Sono allergico/a a… I’m allergic to…
Senza… per favore Without… please
È delizioso! It’s delicious!
Posso avere il menù? Can I have the menu?
Un tavolo per due, per favore A table for two, please
Salute! Cheers!

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Ready to Speak Italian with Confidence?

With these 50 essential words and phrases, you’re well on your way to having real conversations in Italian! But why stop here? With LangLandia, you can level up your Italian skills through immersive games, real-life dialogues, and interactive challenges.

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