Planning a trip to Rome and want to communicate a bit more easily day to day? Here's a selection of the most useful Italian words and phrases for tourists – handy on the go, with audio pronunciation to listen to. It'll make your city trip a little less stressful, and a little more Italian.

1. Greetings & Politeness

English, Italian, and audio:

HelloCiao🔉
Good dayBuongiorno🔉
PleasePer favore🔉
Thank youGrazie🔉
GoodbyeArrivederci🔉

2. Getting Around & Directions

English, Italian, and audio:

Where is the Colosseum?Dovè il Colosseo?🔉
I need helpHo bisogno di aiuto🔉
Where is the restroom?Dovè il bagno?🔉
How much does this cost?Quanto costa?🔉

3. At the Restaurant

English, Italian, and audio:

A table, pleaseUn tavolo, per favore🔉
The menu, pleaseIl menù, per favore🔉
I'm vegetarianSono vegetariano/a🔉
The check, pleaseIl conto, per favore🔉

4. At the Hotel / Museum / Shopping

English, Italian, and audio:

I have a reservationHo una prenotazione🔉
Where is the entrance?Dovè l'ingresso?🔉
Do you have this in another size?Ce l'ha in un'altra taglia?🔉
I'd like to buy thisVorrei comprarlo🔉

5. Emergencies & Help

English, Italian, and audio:

Help!Aiuto!🔉
Call the police!Chiami la polizia!🔉
I lost my bagHo perso la mia borsa🔉
I need a doctorHo bisogno di un medico🔉

6. Cultural Terms & Landmarks

English, Italian, and audio:

StepsScalinata🔉
FountainFontana🔉
BasilicaBasilica🔉
SquarePiazza🔉
ChurchChiesa🔉

7. Sights & Orientation

English, Italian, and audio:

How do I get to the dome?Come si arriva alla cupola?🔉
Where's the entrance to the grotto?Dovè l'accesso alla grotta?🔉
How late is it open?Fino a che ora è aperto?🔉
Is there a guided tour?C'è una visita guidata?🔉
When does it close?Quando chiude?🔉

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