Essential
English
Hello.
Translation
Ciao.
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Cultural note
'Ciao' is informal — use 'Buongiorno' (good day) or 'Buonasera' (good evening) with strangers.
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Destination Guide
Rome — Small Talk
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“Let's learn together!” — Pac
Master the essential Italian phrases for small talk in Rome. From greeting to farewell.
9 phrases
Essential
English
Good morning.
Translation
Buongiorno.
bwohn-JOR-noh
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English
Good evening.
Translation
Buonasera.
bwoh-nah-SEH-rah
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English
Thank you.
Translation
Grazie.
GRAH-tsyeh
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English
You're welcome.
Translation
Prego.
PREH-goh
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English
Excuse me.
Translation
Mi scusi.
mee SKOO-zee
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English
Do you speak English?
Translation
Parla inglese?
PAR-lah een-GLEH-zeh
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English
I don't understand.
Translation
Non capisco.
nohn kah-PEES-koh
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Goodbye.
Translation
Arrivederci.
ah-ree-veh-DEHR-chee
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Voyager's Tip
Coffee rules: cappuccino is a morning drink — ordering one after lunch marks you as a tourist.