Getting around Italy is much more rewarding when you can connect with the locals in their own language. While many Italians in major cities speak English, using a few key phrases shows respect and often results in better service and warmer interactions. Buongiorno (bwohn-JOR-noh): Good morning / Good day.
(pehr-MEHS-soh): Excuse me (used when passing through a crowd). Navigating and Transportation Dov'è...? (doh-VEH): Where is...? La stazione (lah staht-zee-OH-neh): The station. Il bagno (eel BAHN-yoh): The bathroom. Italian Language for Travelers, Tourists and Va...
(bwoh-nah-SEH-rah): Good evening (used after 4:00 PM). Ciao (chow): Hi / Bye (informal). Per favore (pehr fah-VOH-reh): Please. Grazie (GRAHT-zee-eh): Thank you. Prego (PREH-goh): You’re welcome / After you. Getting around Italy is much more rewarding when
(mee SKOO-zee): Excuse me (formal, for getting attention). for getting attention).