Hey ciao! Here we will make a list of the top 10 Italian phrases for tourists.
Are you looking forward to visiting “la bella Italia”?
But first, you need to know some useful expressions in order to survive during an Italian journey.
We will see the most important expressions in the Italian language. They will link your needs during an Italian journey to what the Italian culture can offer.
Are you ready? Let’s start!
TOP 10 Italian phrases for tourists
As we said before, we will make a list of 10 useful phrases in Italian. They will help you enjoy your trip with your family, friends or alone.
Among the most useful Italian phrases for tourists you will find:
- “COME POSSO ARRIVARE A…?
When you arrive in Italy, you will be a little confused. I expect you will need to ask someone for directions. So, you will need to ask
Come posso arrivare alla stazione? / How can I get to the train station?
- DOVE SI TROVA…?
When you do not know where a specific place is, you need to ask someone where it is located. Maybe you show him/her a map of the city and you ask him/her to point it. So, you will say
Dove si trovano I musei Vaticani? / Where are the Vatican Museums?
- QUESTO BUS/ TRENO ARRIVA A…?
The transport system is a little bit confusing in Italy. You need to be sure that you are taking the right bus or train. So, before taking one of them, ask someone if it is the one you’re looking for.
Questo autobus arriva / porta a Piazza Garibaldi? / Does this bus take you / go to Garibaldi square?
- HO PRENOTATO UNA CAMERA A NOME DI…
You finally got to the hotel. You are tired and you want to go to your room. So, you say at the reception
Ho prenotato una stanza doppia a nome di *tuo nome* / I booked a double room in *your name* ’s name
- C’è ….IN CAMERA?
Before getting to your room, you want to be sure that there is a specific item in there that you need. You ask at the reception
C’è l’asciugacapelli in camera? / Is there a hairdryer in the room?
- QUANTO COSTA…?
You go shopping. Before paying something you’re interested in, you want to know how much it is. So,
Quanto costa questa maglietta? / How much is this T-shirt?
- POSSIAMO PRENOTARE UN TAVOLO PER 4 PERSONE?
When you get to a restaurant and you didn’t book a table before coming in, you will ask
Possiamo prenotare un tavolo per 4 persone per stasera/domani alle 20:00? / Can we book a table for 4 people for tonight/tomorrow at 20:00?
- POSSO AVERE IL CONTO PER FAVORE?
When you have finished your lunch or dinner you ask for the bill, and you say
Posso avere il conto per favore? / Can I have the check/bill, please?
- QUAL E’ LA SPECIALITA’ DELLA CASA?
You want to try something special at the restaurant, and you ask the waiter
Qual è la specialità della casa? / What is the house special?
- POSSO PAGARE CON LA CARTA DI CREDITO?
You will get a “no” if you ask this question in Italy. But things are changing and in big touristic cities you won’t have problems. If you do not carry cash with you, you ask
Posso pagare con la carta di credito? / May I pay with a credit card?
Don’t forget the magic words to complete the top 10:
- GRAZIE (Thanks)
- PER FAVORE (Please)
- PREGO (You’re welcome)
Let’s take a look also at our article “Let’s see the Italian greetings”.
?? https://italianlesson.it/en/italian-curiosities/lets-see-italian-greetings/
If you want to discover the meaning of useful words, take a look at this reliable dictionary:
?? https://dizionari.repubblica.it/italiano.html
Have a fantastic journey in Italy!