Ready to learn some basic Italian words?
If you are planning a holiday in Italy or travelling for work, learning some basic Italian words is very useful to be able to communicate in daily situations where you might need to use the Italian language. Besides, showing a little knowledge of the language would be much appreciated by natives!
Even if you have not studied much Italian, having these words at hand will help you a lot, especially when other people don’t speak your language and would not be able to interact with you or answer your questions.
Just saying some of these words will be essential to make others understand what you are looking for or what you need, which is the key point to attract attention and ask information.
Let’s go through 50 Italian words to learn!
1 Ciao –> Hi
2 Buongiorno –> Good morning
3 Buonasera –> Good evening
4 Buonanotte –> Good night
5 Arrivederci –> Goodbye
8 Mattina –> Morning
9 Pomeriggio –> Afternoon
10 Sera –> Evening
11 Notte –> Night
12 Giorno –> Day
13 Settimana –>Week
14 Mese –> Month
15 Anno –> Year
16 Età –> Age
17 Nome –> Name
18 Cognome –> Surname
19 Indirizzo –> Address
20 Città –> City
21 Paese –> Country
22 Numero –> Number
23 Telefono –> Telephone
24 Via –> Street
25 Piazza –> Square
26 Casa –> House
27 Albergo –> Hotel
28 Ristorante –> Restaurant
29 Farmacia –> Pharmacy
30 Negozio –> Shop
31 Ospedale –> Hospital
32 Teatro –> Theatre
33 Cinema –> Cinema
34 Supermercato –> Supermarket
35 Stazione –> Station
36 Treno –> Train
37 Aeroporto –> Airport
38 Volo –> Flight
39 Macchina –> Car
40 Metropolitana –> Underground
41 Dove –> Where
42 Quando –> When
43 Ora –> Time
44 Essere –> To be
45 Avere –> To have
46 Andare –> To go
47 Mangiare –> To eat
48 Pagare –> To pay
49 Partire –> To leave/to depart
50 Aiutare –> To help
Have you already come across some of these words? You might have heard them many times if you travel to Italy or if you have Italian friends or family: it’s just a matter of practice now!
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