Key Phrases
Buongiorno
Good morning
Quanto costa?
How much does it cost?
Ecco a Lei
Here you are
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering a coffee in Italian
Ordinare un caffè in italiano
Inquiring about prices
Chiedere il prezzo
Expressing gratitude politely
Esprimere gratitudine in modo cortese
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are in an Italian café, ordering a coffee. The barista assists you through the ordering process, asking about your preferences for size and add-ins like milk or sugar, and informs you of the cost of your order.
Buongiorno! Vorrei un caffè, per favore.
Good morning! I would like a coffee, please.
Certo! Che taglia preferisci?
Sure! What size do you prefer?
Quali taglie avete?
What sizes do you have?
Abbiamo piccolo, medio e grande.
We have small, medium, and large.
Prendo un caffè grande, grazie.
I'll have a large coffee, thank you.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Buongiorno
Good morning
Used until about 2 PM in Italy.
An essential greeting used in cafes, showing politeness.
Vorrei
I would like
Polite way to ask for something.
Italians appreciate polite customers in cafes.
Un
A
Use 'un' for masculine singular nouns.
Caffè
Coffee
In Italy, if you order 'un caffè', you'll get an espresso.
Un caffè
A coffee
Remember, it's typically an espresso!
Per
For
Favore
Please
Per favore
Please
Always a good phrase to use for politeness.
Certo!
Sure!
Italians are typically enthusiastic in their agreements.
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