The 10 Most Common Italian  Phrases for Travel You Need to Learn

Here are 10 basic Italian phrases that first-time tourists should definitely familiarize themselves with before visiting Italy!

italian phrases for travel: Introduction

By using these Italian phrases, tourists can enhance their travel experience in Italy. After all, communicating with locals in their native language shows respect and often leads to a warmer reception!

italian phrases for travel: Introduction

English translation: "Good day" "Good morning" or "Hello" depending on the context

Buongiorno

English translation: This greeting means "Good evening" and should be used after 5-6 p.m.

Buonasera

English translation: Goodbye (formal), note that ciao is only used in informal situations

Arrivederci

English translation: Do you speak English? (formal)

Lei parla inglese?

English translation: How do you say [word] in Italian?

Come si dice [word] in italiano?

English translation: Where is / are...?

Dov’è / Dove sono...?

English translation: How much is it? (or literally "How much does it cost?)

Quanto costa?

English translation: I would like...

Vorrei...

English translation: Thank you / Please

Grazie / Per favore

English translation: Help!

Aiuto!

If you want to learn even more Italian travel phrases and hear the pronunciation, be sure to visit our full article on Daily Italian Words!