Italian for holidays

Are you off to Italy on holiday sometime soon? Here you'll quickly learn some important words, sentences and the basics for getting by.

 
  • Ho prenotato una camera doppia.

    I've reserved a double room.

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for the hotel reception - important information about the rooms

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  • Prendiamo un aperitivo?

    Fancy an aperitif?

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for going for a drink - important information about the tradition of aperitifs and paying in the bar

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  • Che cosa c'è di primo?

    What do you have for the first course?

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for the restaurant - important information about menus, specialities, the bill and tipping

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  • Dov'è un tabacchino?

    Where can I find a tobacco shop?

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for asking for directions - important information about the tabacchino tobacco shop

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  • Quale autobus va all'aeroporto?

    Which bus goes to the airport?

    Here you'll learn: important words and information for public transport - important information about tickets and means of transport

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  • Quando comincia la visita guidata?

    When does the guided tour begin?

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for the museum - important information about tickets and discounts

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  • Quanto costano i francobolli?

    How much do the stamps cost?

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for buying a couple of small things - important information about opening hours

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  • In contanti o con bancomat?

    In cash or with a debit card?

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences to do with money - important information about payment customs

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  • Ho mal di testa.

    I have a headache.

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for visiting a doctor - important information about the health system in Italy

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  • Mi piaci...

    I like you...

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for making compliments - important information about making advances

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  • Ho una gomma a terra.

    I have a flat tyre.

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for problems with a car - important information about emergency calls and motorways

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  • Mi hanno rubato tutto!

    Everything's been stolen!

    Here you'll learn: important words and sentences for naming missing objects - important information about the police and the lost property office

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