Do you need to -make a reservation at your favorite ristorante (restaurant)?-ask a gorgeous Italian on a date?-know if the farmacia (drug store) is open today? Then you need to know your Italian days of the week, i giorni della settimana! Stay tuned for all about how to pronounce them, abbreviations, information on their origins …
Need to: -order more than one cappuccino?-ask a gorgeous Italian for their phone number?-make a reservation at a pizzeria in Rome?-ask how much a bottle of Barolo costs? Then you need to learn how to count in Italian! Italian numbers 1 – 10 and up are essential if you’re traveling to Italy, or if you …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Curious about how to say Mom in Italian? The Italian mother is famous worldwide as the revered, adored heart of the Italian family. She has an image as the keeper of the Italian home, and the guardian of traditional family recipes . . . even as Italy is constantly modernizing and changing. One thing hasn’t …
