Top 50 phrases to get by Italy — Essential communication

Ciao

Hello/Goodbye (informal)

Versatile and used all day. Great for casual situations!

Very Italian – expect a warm, friendly response!

Grazie

Thank you

Roll your 'r' for a true Italian touch!

Italians really appreciate when you say thanks.

Prego

You're welcome/Please

Can mean 'please' when offering something.

Use when someone thanks you; it's polite!

Mi dispiace

Sorry

Soft and sincere, like an olive branch.

Shows consideration and respect; Italians appreciate it.

Arrivederci

Goodbye (formal)

Classical and polite, perfect for first meetings.

Use in shops or formal settings.

Sì

Yes

Simple but essential. Sounds like 'see'.

You see, positivity helps with new experiences!

No

No

Unmistakable and universal; same pronunciation.

Italians don't hesitate to express opinion!

Per favore

Please

Sprinkle this phrase regularly for charm.

Italians appreciate politeness, a good combo with 'grazie'.

Non capisco

I don't understand

Very useful phrase, delivers instant clarification.

Italians will often try to explain or use gestures.