Common Italian Gestures

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It is widely known that Italians are expressive with their gestures, and the gestures they make are never random; instead, they carry precise meanings.

italian gestures: Introduction

Today, we will explore 5 common Italian gestures that people use everyday. Some of these gestures are so deeply rooted that Italians find it nearly impossible to communicate without them!

italian gestures: Introduction

Che nervi! How annoying!

Che nervi! How annoying!

Non ce ne più! There isn't any left!

Non ce ne più! There isn't any left!

Non me ne importa niente! I don't care at all!

Non me ne importa niente! I don't care at all!

Qualcuno se l’è preso! Somebody took it!

Qualcuno se l’è preso! Somebody took it!

Cosa hai detto? What did you say?

Cosa hai detto? What did you say?