{"id":69577,"date":"2017-05-22T21:40:46","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T01:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/italian-travel-phrases\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T05:33:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T10:33:44","slug":"italian-travel-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/italian\/italian-travel-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"170+ Key Italian Travel Phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"

About to go on that Italian trip of a lifetime? Don’t forget to take some key Italian travel phrases with you before you set off on your adventure!<\/p>\n

Even if you haven’t planned a trip to Italy, these travel phrases will be useful for any Italian learner looking to add more words and phrases to their vocabulary!<\/p>\n

This post will show you more than 170 of the most common Italian travel phrases, words and questions<\/strong> to help you prepare for any situation you might find yourself in while traveling.<\/p>\n

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1. Essential Italian Phrases<\/h2>\n

\"couples-on-gondolas-in-venice-italy\"<\/a><\/p>\n

There are some basic words every Italian learner should learn as soon as possible. Here are some Italian essentials to remember!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
S\u00ec <\/a>\n <\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No <\/a>\n <\/td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forse <\/a>\n <\/td>Maybe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non lo so <\/a>\n <\/td>I don't know<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Penso di no <\/a>\n <\/td>I don't think so<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ma certo! <\/a>\n <\/td>Definitely!\/Of course!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Per favore <\/a>\n <\/td>Please<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grazie <\/a>\n <\/td>Thank you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prego <\/a>\n <\/td>You're welcome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scusa <\/a>\n <\/td>Excuse me (informal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mi scusi <\/a>\n <\/td>Excuse me (formal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mi dispiace <\/a>\n <\/td>I'm sorry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non parlo italiano <\/a>\n <\/td>I don't speak Italian<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parli inglese? <\/a>\n <\/td>Do you speak English? (Informal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parla inglese? <\/a>\n <\/td>Do you speak English? (Formal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non capisco <\/a>\n <\/td>I don't understand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parli lentamente, per favore <\/a>\n <\/td>Please speak slowly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ripeta, per favore <\/a>\n <\/td>Please repeat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Le presento... <\/a>\n <\/td>This is ... (introduction)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aspetta! <\/a>\n <\/td>Wait!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tranquilla\/Tranquillo <\/a>\n <\/td>Don't worry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

2. Italian Greetings and Goodbyes\u00a0<\/h2>\n

\"italian<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s always polite to say hello and goodbye, no matter where in the world you are!<\/p>\n

Remember these useful ways to say everything from “hi there” to “see you later!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Buongiorno <\/a>\n <\/td>Hello\/Good morning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buon pomeriggio <\/a>\n <\/td>Good afternoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buonasera <\/a>\n <\/td>Good evening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buonanotte <\/a>\n <\/td>Good night<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salve <\/a>\n <\/td>Hello (formal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ciao <\/a>\n <\/td>Hello\/Bye (informal) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arrivederci <\/a>\n <\/td>Goodbye\/Until we meet again (informal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arrivederla <\/a>\n <\/td>Goodbye\/Until we meet again (formal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A pi\u00f9 tardi <\/a>\n <\/td>See you later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A presto <\/a>\n <\/td>See you soon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Riguardati<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/td>Take care<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ci vediamo <\/a>\n <\/td>See you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A dopo! <\/a>\n <\/td>See you later (today)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alla prossima <\/a>\n <\/td>Until next time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buona giornata <\/a>\n <\/td>Have a good day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buona serata <\/a>\n <\/td>Have a good evening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pronto <\/a>\n
\n<\/td>		Ready; Hello (used when answering the phone)
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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pronto, chi parla? <\/a>\n <\/td>Hello, who's speaking?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

With these phrases you’ll be able to greet and converse with any Italian you may meet!<\/p>\n

Check out this video to see 10 essential phrases used by Italians everyday.<\/p>\n

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3. Making Small Talk in Italian<\/h2>\n

\"people-meeting-and-shaking-hands\"<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s always good to have some small talk phrases under your belt. Here are some phrases that’ll help you carry on a simple, casual conversation when you meet someone new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Come ti chiami? <\/a>\n <\/td>What's your name?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mi chiamo... <\/a>\n <\/td>My name is...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Piacere di conoscerti <\/a>\n <\/td>Nice to meet you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Come va? <\/a>\n <\/td>How's it going?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Come sta? <\/a>\n <\/td>How are you? (formal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Come stai? <\/a>\n <\/td>How are you? (informal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bene <\/a>\n <\/td>Fine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Molto bene, grazie <\/a>\n <\/td>Very well, thank you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cos\u00ec cos\u00ec <\/a>\n <\/td>So-so<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dove abiti? <\/a>\n <\/td>Where do you live?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abito a... <\/a>\n <\/td>I live in...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono di... <\/a>\n <\/td>I'm from...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Che lavoro fai? <\/a>\n <\/td>What's your job?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Allora <\/a>\n <\/td>So...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Davvero <\/a>\n <\/td>Really?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

4. Asking for Directions in Italian<\/h2>\n

\"man-and-woman-looking-for-directions-on-a-map\"<\/a><\/p>\n

No matter how long you prepare for your trip\u2014 sooner or later, you’ll find yourself asking for directions.<\/p>\n

Asking for directions starts with you approaching the other person with a \u201cMi scusi<\/em>,\u201d asking your question, then hearing the directions to your destination.<\/p>\n

Here are some phrases that could help you navigate this conversation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mi sono perso\/persa <\/a>\n <\/td>I'm lost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dove? <\/a>\n <\/td>Where?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dov'\u00e8... <\/a>\n <\/td>Where is...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il bagno <\/a>\n <\/td>The bathroom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il museo <\/a>\n <\/td>The museum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il teatro <\/a>\n <\/td>The theater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il supermercato <\/a>\n <\/td>The supermarket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La stazione <\/a>\n <\/td>The train station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
L'aeroporto <\/a>\n <\/td>The airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La stazione di polizia <\/a>\n <\/td>The police station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il parco <\/a>\n <\/td>The park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il centro <\/a>\n <\/td>The town center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gira a destra <\/a>\n <\/td>Turn right<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gira a sinistra <\/a>\n <\/td>Turn left<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vai diritto <\/a>\n <\/td>Go straight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vai in quella direzione <\/a>\n <\/td>Go that way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vai indietro <\/a>\n <\/td>Go back<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vicino <\/a>\n <\/td>Near<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lontano <\/a>\n <\/td>Far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fermi qui, per favore <\/a>\n <\/td>Please stop here<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

5. Italian Question Words<\/h2>\n

\"question-mark\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Some of the most important sentences you will hear are those that ask a question. Here are Italian question words that prefix Italian queries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chi? <\/a>\n <\/td>Who?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Che? <\/a>\n <\/td>What?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quando? <\/a>\n <\/td>When?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dove? <\/a>\n <\/td>Where?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quale? <\/a>\n <\/td>Which? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Come? <\/a>\n <\/td>How?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Perch\u00e9? <\/a>\n <\/td>Why?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quanto? <\/a>\n <\/td>How much?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

6. Italian Words for Shopping<\/h2>\n

\"italian<\/a><\/p>\n

Chances are that if you visit Italy, you’ll probably be doing some shopping. Here are some terms to know so you can get by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cerca qualcosa? <\/a>\n <\/td>Are you looking for something?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posso aiutarla <\/a>\n <\/td>Can I help you?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cosa sta cercando? <\/a>\n <\/td>What are you looking for?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posso dare un'occhiata? <\/a>\n <\/td>May I take a look?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dove sono i camerini? <\/a>\n <\/td>Where are the changing rooms?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quanto vuole per questo? <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>How much do you want for this?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quanto costa? <\/a>\n <\/td>How much does it cost?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c8 troppo caro <\/a>\n <\/td>That's too expensive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c8 cos\u00ec economico <\/a>\n <\/td>That's so cheap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C'\u00e8 uno sconto? <\/a>\n <\/td>Is there a discount?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lo compro <\/a>\n <\/td>I'll take it\/I'll buy it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Altro? <\/a>\n <\/td>Anything else?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nient'altro, grazie <\/a>\n <\/td>Nothing else, thank you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

7. Italian Phrases for Eating Out<\/h2>\n

\"couple-eating-pasta-in-an-italian-restaurant\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Italy is a land of good food and wine, so here are some words and phrases to help you have the best dining experience possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Quanti? <\/a>\n <\/td>How many?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posso prenotare un tavolo per due? <\/a>\n <\/td>Can I book a table for two?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cosa vuoi che facciamo? <\/a>\n <\/td>What do you want us to make?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Antipasto <\/a>\n <\/td>Appetizer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Primo <\/a>\n <\/td>Main course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Secondo <\/a>\n <\/td>Second course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contorno <\/a>\n <\/td>Side dish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insalata <\/a>\n <\/td>Salad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il dolce <\/a>\n <\/td>Dessert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posso ordinare... <\/a>\n <\/td>Can I order...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Da bere? <\/a>\n <\/td>What do you want to drink?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C'\u00e8 una specialit\u00e0 locale? <\/a>\n <\/td>Is there a local specialty?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vorrei ordinare un dolce <\/a>\n <\/td>I would like to order dessert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preferisco la bistecca al sangue\/cotta al punto giusto\/ben cotta <\/a>\n <\/td>I like my steak rare\/medium\/well-done<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Un altro, per favore <\/a>\n <\/td>Another one, please<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c8 delizioso <\/a>\n \/ \u00c8 squisito <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>It's delicious<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono allergico\/allergica... <\/a>\n <\/td>I am allergic...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
... alle noci. <\/a>\n <\/td>...to nuts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
... al pesce. <\/a>\n <\/td>...to fish\/seafood.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
... al glutine. <\/a>\n <\/td>...to gluten.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
... ai latticini. <\/a>\n <\/td>...to dairy products.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono vegetariano\/vegetariana <\/a>\n <\/td>I'm a vegetarian.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono vegano\/vegana <\/a>\n <\/td>I'm a vegan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il conto, per favore <\/a>\n <\/td>The check, please<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posso pagare con... <\/a>\n <\/td>Can I pay by...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
... la carta (di credito)? <\/a>\n <\/td>...credit card?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
... la carta di debito\/il bancomat? <\/a>\n <\/td>...debit card?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posso pagare in contanti? <\/a>\n <\/td>Can I pay by cash?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

To learn more essential restaurant phrases and see them used in context by a native Italian speaker with Italian and English subtitles, check out this video.<\/p>\n

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By seeing these phrases used in context, you’ll quickly pick up on when and how to use them in your own conversations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

8. Italian Words for Emergency Situations<\/h2>\n

\"vehicle-blue-emergency-light-turned-on\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Vacations can be unpredictable, so it’s good to know how to ask for help and communicate that there’s an emergency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Aiuto! <\/a>\n <\/td>Help!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C'\u00e8 stato un incidente <\/a>\n <\/td>There's been an accident<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chiamate un'ambulanza <\/a>\n <\/td>Call an ambulance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ospedale <\/a>\n <\/td>Hospital<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Farmacia <\/a>\n <\/td>Pharmacy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Danno <\/a>\n <\/td>Injury<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ferita <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Wound<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dolore <\/a>\n <\/td>Pain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chiamate il pronto soccorso, per favore! <\/a>\n <\/td>Call for first aid, please!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chiama Uno, Uno, Otto! <\/a>\n <\/td>Call 1-1-8 (Italy's emergency number)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chiamate la polizia <\/a>\n <\/td>Call the police <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono stato assalito <\/a>\n <\/td>I've been mugged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ho perso il mio passaporto <\/a>\n <\/td>I lost my passport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dov'\u00e8 l'ambasciata americana? <\/a>\n <\/td>Where is the American embassy?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

9. Numbers, Time and Days of the Week in Italian<\/h2>\n

\"picture-of-an-alarm-clock\"<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’re learning Italian or planning on visiting Italy, then these words will be essential!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Uno <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Due <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Two<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tre <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Three<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quattro <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Four<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cinque <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Five<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sei <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Six<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sette <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Seven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Otto <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Eight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nove <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Nine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dieci <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Ten<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Che ora \u00e8? <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>What's the time?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A che ora? <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>At what time? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono le... <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>It's...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono le quattro <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>It's 4 o'clock.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono le dieci <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>It's 10 o'clock.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c8 l'una <\/a>\n <\/em> *<\/td>It's one o'clock.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono le...e mezza <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>It's half past...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono le...e un quarto <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>It's quarter past...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono le...e quarantacinque <\/a>\n \/ Sono le...e tre quarti <\/a>\n \/ Sono le...meno un quarto <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>It's 45 minutes past...\/Quarter to...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sono le...meno dieci\/cinque <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>It's ten minutes\/five minutes to...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Di mattina <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>In the morning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Del pomeriggio <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>In the afternoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Di sera <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>In the evening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Di notte <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>At night<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mezzogiorno <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Midday\/noon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mezzanotte <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Midnight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Che giorno \u00e8 oggi? <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>What day is it today?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Luned\u00ec <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Monday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marted\u00ec <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mercoled\u00ec <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gioved\u00ec <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Thursday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venerd\u00ec <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sabato <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Saturday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Domenica <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Sunday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il weekend <\/a>\n \/ Il fine settimana <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>The weekend<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

*The only time in Italian that uses the singular “\u00e8…”<\/em>\u00a0is one o’clock. For example: “\u00c8 l’una”<\/em> (It’s one o’clock) but all the other times use the plural form “Sono le…”<\/em> in Italian. Check out this post<\/a> for a more in-depth guide to telling the time in Italian.<\/p>\n

As you can see, knowing how to count and say numbers in Italian is useful for many different situations. To learn more numbers in Italian, you can read about them in this post<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

10. Transport Words and Phrases in Italian<\/h2>\n

\"metro-station-naples-italy\"<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’re traveling in Italy, it’s likely you’ll have to travel in\u00a0il taxi<\/em> or\u00a0il treno<\/em> at least once!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Take a look at these phrases below to learn different ways of traveling and how to buy and book a ticket in Italian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Italian<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
La macchina <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
L'autobus <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Bus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il treno <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La metropolitana <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Metro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il taxi <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Taxi\/Cab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Un biglietto <\/a>\n <\/td>A ticket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Un biglietto di solo andata <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>One-way ticket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Un biglietto di andata e ritorno <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Round-trip ticket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dove posso comprare un biglietto? <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Where can I buy a ticket?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vorrei comprare un biglietto per... <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>I would like to buy a ticket to...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qual \u00e8 la prossima fermata? <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>What is the next stop?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Now that you know these phrases for transport in Italian, you’re ready to travel!<\/p>\n

But before you go, make sure you watch this video for travel tips for your trip to Italy.<\/p>\n

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Tips for Learning Italian Phrases<\/h2>\n

1. Read them out loud.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best way to master basic Italian phrases is by practicing them in actual conversation with others; however, you may not have access to an Italian speaking partner.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If this is the case, you can still get a bit of practice in saying these phrases by simply reading them out loud. Hearing yourself say these phrases is an essential step to learning them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Role-play them in different contexts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to saying the same words or phrases in different ways, you can role-play them in different contexts.<\/p>\n

Try to write out a sample dialogue of a situation that would actually use some of these phrases. Then, you can read them aloud and practice being on both sides of the conversation.<\/p>\n

Going through this process helps you remember them more and playing both sides doubles your practice time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/strong>Immerse yourself in Italian media<\/strong><\/p>\n

The more exposure to Italian you get, the quicker you’ll pick up on the language.<\/p>\n

Try watching Italian movies, listening to Italian music or reading Italian books. All of these are sure to contain the phrases from these posts and much more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can also try using FluentU<\/a> to learn Italian phrases and vocabulary in context.<\/p>\n

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