Italian words

Italian Christmas Vocabulary 101 Christmas is a national holiday in Italy. It is important for both believers and non-believers, who spend it having quality time with family and exchanging gifts....

What does prego mean in Italian? Prego is the first person present tense conjugation of the Italian verb pregare, which means “to pray” or “to beg”. But what does that...

Explore the intriguing world of untranslatable Italian words that lack English equivalents, unveiling their unique expressions, sensations, and cultural concepts. Unveiling Untranslatable Italian Words: No English Equivalents The Italian language...

Discover a vibrant collection of Italian adjectives that beautifully capture the essence of enchanting places in Italy. Immerse yourself in linguistic bliss! As a language enthusiast and frequent traveler to...

Learn how to say car in Italian and expand your car-related vocabulary with this guide. Discover essential Italian words for automobile enthusiasts. First of all: how do you say “car”...

Embark on a hilarious exploration of “The Funniest Italian Words.” From comical phrases to peculiar expressions, join us on a linguistic adventure that will tickle your funny bone. Get ready...

Italian, a language of elegance and charm, presents pronunciation challenges for learners. In this article, we explore mispronounced Italian words, guiding you to master their unique sounds. Join us on...

Discover the most beautiful Italian adjectives to describe a person’s appearance, personality, and character traits. Impress your friends with new vocabulary! 10 Must-Know Italian Adjectives to Describe a Person’s Personality...

Discover the top 20 Italian words used in sports, from “gol” to “fuorigioco”. Enhance your sports vocabulary and impress your Italian-speaking friends! Italian Words Used for Sports Italian, a language...

Discover the most commonly used Italian slang words in everyday life with our comprehensive list. Impress your Italian friends with your new vocabulary! If you’re planning to travel to Italy,...

Origin and Etymology of Pronto The word pronto comes from the Italian verb prontare, which means “to prepare” or “to make ready.” The word first appeared in the Italian language in the...

Enhance your Italian vocabulary with our top 5 ‘Italian Word of the Day services. Elevate your language skills effortlessly! Learn an Italian Word Every Day Why should you learn a...

Good in Italian: translation and examples There are actually 4 Italian words for “good”, depending on how you’re going to use it. English speakers use “good” as: An adjective, i.e.,...

In Italy, bellissimo is often used in everyday life. And if you’re just getting started with the Italian language, we can use it to talk about some grammatical forms you...

Depending on who’s saying it, “ti amo” may be the phrase you want to hear the most or the least in the world. Two very powerful words, aren’t they? They’re...

If you have a fondness for sugary foods such as chocolate, cakes, and sweets, you should immediately add the adjective dolce to your Italian lexicon. The meaning of dolce in italian...

If you’re planning a trip abroad, you should always know how to ask for food and drink in the local language. So, today’s post will be about how to say...

Andiamo! If you ever go to Italy, you may often hear this interjection – especially in the North. It is mostly used as a sort of exhortation, but what does...

What language is really spoken in Italy? Regardless of how well you speak Italian, you should add these 10 Italian slang expressions to your vocabulary if you want to improve...

If you have friends or relatives in Italy and haven’t seen them in a long time, here’s an expression that you might find useful. Today we’re going to see how...

You were just with your friends at dinner in the center city of Firenze. The clock strikes midnight.  You hear your friends yelling, so you turn.  They are leaving yelling,...

Have you ever tried the delicious taste of Ravioli? But… what does “ravioli” mean in Italian? Italian cuisine is famous throughout the world for its countless main courses, but let’s...

“Buonasera, signorina, buonasera / Come è bello stare a Napoli e sognar…“ Ever heard this song? It’s “Buonasera (signorina)” by Fred Buscaglione, and it is the perfect song to remember...

A Very Important Holiday “Ma quindi, cosa fai per Capodanno?” From mid-August through December 31, the Italians who hate social pressure are officially at risk of hearing this phrase in...

Translation and uses of the Italian word Tesoro If you are somewhat familiar with Italian, you may have already noticed that this word is very similar to our term “treasure”....

What does “bon appetit” mean? You can easily guess that this phrase has something to do with food and eating. The literal translation of “bon appétit“ (or bon appetit, as many...

How to Translate “Excuse me” into Italian As you may have guessed from the title of this post, there are 5 ways to translate “excuse me” into Italian. Don’t worry;...

Origins and meaning of “la dolce vita” “La dolce vita” was originally a movie by Federico Fellini and Ennio Flaiano. The movie starred Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg as journalist...

You know what they say…a house is not complete without a cat. And since we’ve already covered all the Italian names for family members, it’s time to talk about another...

“Italian for nights” is a common clue in many crossword games. People search for its solution on Google every day – and if you’re among them, I get you. I...

Have you ever heard Italians calling each other bimbo or bimba? Or, if you are an art enthusiast and you’ve been to an Italian museum, have you ever seen the...

Dean Martin has made it pretty clear to everyone in the world that when the moon hits your eyes like a big pizza pie, That’s Amore. But what’s the meaning...

Our list of Italian words goes on with a new entry. Today I’ll tell you something about the meaning of pure, an Italian word that can be a noun, an...

How do you say yes in Italian? Yes and no are two of the most important words we say every day. No is very easy to translate: the word is the same...

What does quando mean in Italian? We’ve all heard this word at least once. It’s featured in the most famous line of the most famous 20th-century Italian song. “Dimmi quando...

What’s the meaning of boh? Is it even a real Italian word? Well, you could consider it as such, although it would be fairer to call it an interjection –...

Eggplant is an essential ingredient in many Italian dishes, especially those from Southern Italy. There’s Caponata, Pasta alla Norma, and eggplant parmigiana… but also baked stuffed eggplant, eggplant meatballs, burgers,...

What does chin chin mean? Well, Italians say it only on one occasion. If you’ve heard it before, you’ve probably figured it out: chin chin is the Italian way of...

Want to learn to talk about Italian words related to time? And guess what, time is exactly what we are going to talk about today! Let’s take a look at...

You may have seen fare as a prefix for most Italian words. Have you ever thought about all meanings of fare in Italian verbs? How do you use them? All...

“Bravo” is an Italian word that you’ll often hear from Italians. It is popularly known as something “good”, but what is the real meaning of bravo in Italian? What is...

Let’s start with the formal ways. Formal translations of “nice to meet you” in Italian The literal translation of “it’s nice to meet you” is “è un piacere conoscerti“, but...

Everything in Italy is delicious You’ve just been to the most wonderful restaurant in Rome and have just tasted the best carbonara in your life. You want to thank the...

How do you say home in Italian? And what is a house called in Italy? Is there a difference between the two? Family and roots are very important for the...

6 ways to wish good luck in Italian The most common way of wishing good luck in Italian is buona fortuna. It is the literal translation of “good luck”, and...

It doesn’t matter what part of the world you’re in. You, too, have heard Domenico Modugno happily singing “Volare” at least once in your life. Admit it; you read the...

How do you say man in Italian? The translation of man is one of the 1000 most common Italian words, the first ones you should memorize to start forming simple...

Pronto in context Let’s review this sketch that illustrates the use of “pronto”. “Pronto?” “Pronto!” “Yes!” “Am I speaking to Mr. Aldo Baglio?” “Yeah, that’s me.” “Look, this is the...

Ciao is probably the most famous Italian word outside of Italy. It has spread so much that many other languages have adopted it as a form of greeting. But what’s...

In today’s post, we’re going to talk about the most useful words in the Italian language and their meanings in English. We’ll also teach you words that are similar to English...

Do you know what bella ciao, grazie mille, or arrivederci means? If you have friends that like Italian culture, you may have heard these phrases a thousand times. But what...

Mangiare in Italy: the meals This is probably the most important verb you need to know if you’re planning to go to Italy! It is well known all around the...

Top 1000 most common Italian words: the ultimate list! But... how to learn them? Not with flashcards! The smartest way is to put the most used words in context!