Italian Vocabulary: Beginner Phrases in Italian

Unlock the basics of Italian with beginner phrases for everyday conversation.

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Vocabulary List

English Italian Pronunciation
Do you speak English?
Parli inglese?
I speak a little.
Parlo un po'.
Can you repeat that
Puoi ripetere
please?
per favore?
What does that mean?
Cosa significa?
I don't understand.
Non capisco.
Can you speak slower
Puoi parlare più lentamente
please?
per favore?
Could you write it down for me?
Potresti scrivermelo?
Could you explain that again
Potresti spiegarmelo di nuovo
please?
per favore?
What's the word for _____?
Come si dice _____?
I'm still learning.
Sto ancora imparando.
I'm sorry.
Mi scuso.
What is this?
Cos'è questo?

Cultural Insight: Greetings Matter

In Italian culture, greetings are important. When meeting someone for the first time, it’s common to use the formal greeting buongiorno (good morning) or buonasera (good evening). Remember to adjust your greeting based on the time of day and the level of formality!

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