Travel Phrases · Italian · Greetings & thanks
Italian greetings.
The first words of any trip. Say hello, thank someone, and apologise politely. These carry more goodwill than any other eight phrases you can learn.
Uses the formal Lei register throughout. Polite with strangers and staff.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Buongiorno! | Hello, good morning. |
| Grazie mille. | Thank you very much. |
| Mi scusi, parla inglese? | Excuse me, do you speak English? |
| Arrivederci, buona giornata. | Goodbye, have a nice day. |
| Piacere di conoscerla. | Nice to meet you. |
| Buonasera. | Good evening. |
| Mi dispiace. | I'm sorry. |
| No, grazie. | No, thank you. |
Walking into a shop, meeting a host, passing a neighbour, or starting any other conversation on this page.
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