Learn how to order an aperitivo in Italy, from the drinks and snacks you'll get to the phrases you need.

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Today's Italian words:
Siete pronti? = Are you (plural) ready?
Avete deciso = Have you (plural) decided?
Cosa vi porto? = What can I get you?
Per me uno spritz = For me a spritz
Vi porto anche degli stuzzichini? = Can I also get you (plural) some snacks?

_Here, you’ll learn some of the most common greetings in Italian and when exactly you should use them. _

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Today's Italian words:
Che bello vederti! = How lovely to see you!
Ciao Mike, come stai? = Hi Mike, how are you? (informal)
Piacere di conoscerti = Nice to meet you (informal)

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This in Italian is an everyday word you’ll need for things like shopping and ordering food. But there are 4 ways to say it. Here’s when to use each one.

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Today's Italian words:
Questa camicia e questi pantaloni = This shirt and these trousers
Ho comprato queste scarpe = I bought these shoes
Vorrei questo formaggio = I'd like this cheese
Quanto costa questa borsa? = How much does this bag cost?
Questi posti sono liberi? = Are these seats free?
Queste pizze sono vegetariane? = Are these pizzas vegetarian?

_Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one. _

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Today's Italian words:
Mi dispiace tanto = I’m so sorry
Mi dispiace per questo = I’m sorry about (lit. for) that
Scusa per il ritardo = Sorry for being late (lit. for the lateness)
Scusi per il ritardo = Sorry (formal) for being late (lit. for the lateness)

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_Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in Italian. _

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Today's Italian words:
L’albergo è in centro = The hotel is in the city centre
Vorrei un tavolo per stasera. Siamo in tre = I’d like a table for this evening. There are three of us
C’è una farmacia in zona? = Is there a pharmacy in the area?
Questo risotto è buonissimo = This risotto is delicious
A Milano fa troppo caldo oggi = In Milan it’s too hot today

Learn Italian phrases for ordering wine in Italy, plus cultural tips to help you choose, order and talk about wine like Italians do.

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Today's Italian words:
Ordiniamo una bottiglia di vino? = Shall we order a bottle of wine?
Prendiamo due calici? = Shall we get (lit. take) two glasses?
Possiamo provare il vino della casa = We can try the house wine
Con gli asparagi forse si abbina meglio il bianco = With asparagus maybe white pairs better

_Here you’ll learn 2 common ways to say stop in Italian and when to use them, plus practical phrases with stop that you can use in Italy. _

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Today's Italian words:
Mi fermo qui? = Shall I stop here?
Mi fermo qui un secondo = I’m going to stop here for a second
Ci possiamo fermare qui? = Can we stop here?
Basta, grazie = That’s enough, thank you

Blend in more easily in Italy by following Italian etiquette. Learn about the dos and don’ts for eating and socialising, plus some practical phrases.

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Today's Italian words:
Salute! = Cheers!
Vorrei provare un piatto tipico = I’d like to try a typical dish
Vorrei prenotare per le otto = I’d look to book for eight o’clock
Grazie per la bella serata = Thank you for the lovely evening
Sono vegetariano, cosa mi consiglia? = I’m vegetarian, what do you recommend for me?