You’ve just held the door open for the most gorgeous Italian you’ve ever seen. They’ve said grazie while staring straight into your eyes. . . uh oh NOW WHAT? How do you answer thank you in Italian? Stay tuned to learn how to say you’re welcome in Italian with ease and flair, so you won’t …
Come va? Come stai? Come sta? Come state? AGH what? Confused about the right way to ask ‘How are you?’ in Italian? Looking for phrases and expressions that Italian people use every day? Nessun problema! No problem! Here’s your guide to formal and informal Italian greetings, and the correct Italian pronunciation so you’ll feel like …
Are you sending a letter or package to Italy but are confused about what to write for the CAP? CAP is an Italian acronym – Codice di Avviamento Postale. It’s also called the codice postale. The CAP is Italy’s version of your zip code or postal code. It is always a 5-digit number. Where Does …
Who’s your Daddy? Papà! Babbo! What do Italians call Dads? Discover the two main ways Italians say Dad: papà and babbo, and the difference between them. You’ll also learn other ways to say Dad in Italian, and how to pronounce Dad in Italian correctly so you won’t call him Pope or mush by accident! You’ll …
What do you say when someone dies in Italian? In this situation, usually words fail us, even when speaking our native language. If you have an Italian friend, relative or colleague who is mourning a loved one, you probably want to reach out to them, but may not know what to say. For help on …
Traveling to Italy and need to know how big the time difference is? Wondering how the jet lag will be? Need to call your nonna or mamma in Italy and don’t want to wake her up in the middle of the night? We’ve got you covered. THE CURRENT TIME IN ITALY IS: Learn more about …
Are you trying to find a gender-neutral name for your baby and you love the idea of gender-neutral Italian names? There Are No Gender Neutral Names Used In Italy Unfortunately, Italian gender-neutral names do not officially exist. In the Italian language, all nouns (including names) are either masculine or feminine. If you’d like to you, …
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Uh oh, . . . . . . you forgot to salt the pasta water. . . . you forgot your Italian mother-in-law’s birthday. . . . you need to interrupt a conversation to ask the time. . . . you’re late to Italian class. . . . you’ve stepped on a stranger’s Prada shoes by accident. . . . …
Is my favorite pizzeria open yet for dinner? Is it time for my reservation at the Vatican Museum? Can I order a cappuccino at this time of day and not feel like a hopeless foreigner? Knowing how to tell time in Italian can be crucial! You may also need, or just want, to ask a …
Are you looking for more information about the name Giovanni? You’ve come to the right place! Giovanni is a classic, authentic Italian name, with a deep history and many famous namesakes. We do know a few people here in Italy named ‘Giovanni,’ and they are mostly older men. It’s not a common name for younger …
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