Italian phrases: The basics
Small words you'll use every day.
Speed:
- Sì.Yes.
- No.No.
- Per favore.Please.
- Grazie.Thank you.
- Grazie mille.Thanks a lot.
- Prego.You're welcome. · also “please, go ahead” or “come in”
- Scusi.Excuse me. / Sorry. · polite; informal:
- Mi dispiace.I'm sorry.
- Non capisco.I don't understand.
- Parla inglese?Do you speak English? · polite; informal:
- Può ripetere, per favore?Could you repeat that, please? · polite
- Come si dice “bill” in italiano?How do you say “bill” in Italian?