Everyday conversations β
Practical dialogues for common situations in Italy.
At a restaurant β
Cameriere: πβBuonasera. Avete prenotato?
Cliente: πβSΓ¬, a nome Rossi. Un tavolo per due.
Cameriere: πβPrego, accomodatevi. Ecco il menΓΉ.
(Dopo)
Cliente: πβVorrei gli spaghetti alla carbonara, per favore.
Cameriere: πβE da bere?
Cliente: πβUn bicchiere di vino rosso.
Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
Yes, under the name Rossi. A table for two.
Please, have a seat. Here's the menu.
(Later)
I'd like the spaghetti carbonara, please.
And to drink?
A glass of red wine.
Restaurant vocabulary β
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| πβil menΓΉ | menu |
| πβil primo | first course (pasta) |
| πβil secondo | second course (meat/fish) |
| πβil contorno | side dish |
| πβil dolce | dessert |
| πβil conto | the bill |
| πβBuon appetito! | Enjoy your meal! |
Shopping β
Commesso: πβBuongiorno, posso aiutarla?
Cliente: πβSΓ¬, cerco una giacca nera.
Commesso: πβChe taglia porta?
Cliente: πβLa 48.
Commesso: πβEcco, questa Γ¨ molto bella.
Cliente: πβPosso provarla?
Commesso: πβCerto, il camerino Γ¨ lΓ .
Good morning, can I help you?
Yes, I'm looking for a black jacket.
What size do you wear?
Size 48.
Here, this one is very nice.
Can I try it on?
Of course, the fitting room is over there.
Getting directions β
A: πβScusi, dov'Γ¨ la stazione?
B: πβVada dritto, poi giri a sinistra al semaforo. La stazione Γ¨ sulla destra.
A: πβΓ lontano?
B: πβNo, cinque minuti a piedi.
A: πβGrazie mille!
B: πβPrego!
Excuse me, where is the station?
Go straight, then turn left at the traffic light. The station is on the right.
Is it far?
No, five minutes on foot.
Thank you very much!
You're welcome!
Direction vocabulary β
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| πβdritto | straight |
| πβa sinistra | to the left |
| πβa destra | to the right |
| πβvicino | near |
| πβlontano | far |
| πβl'angolo | corner |
Small talk β
A: πβCiao! Come stai?
B: πβBene, grazie! E tu?
A: πβTutto bene. Che tempo fa oggi!
B: πβSΓ¬, fa molto caldo. Hai programmi per il fine settimana?
A: πβVado al mare con la famiglia.
Hi! How are you?
Fine, thanks! And you?
All good. What weather today!
Yes, it's very hot. Do you have plans for the weekend?
I'm going to the beach with my family.
Weather vocabulary β
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| πβFa bel tempo. | The weather is nice. |
| πβFa caldo. | It's hot. |
| πβFa freddo. | It's cold. |
| πβPiove. | It's raining. |
| πβC'Γ¨ il sole. | It's sunny. |