Learn these basic words and phrases. English is pretty widely spoken, especially in the bigger cities. But, knowing a few common words and phrases like these will get you tons of respect (and pleasantness) from Italians.

Please – Per favore (per fah/VOH/reh)

Thank you – Grazie (GRAHTS/yeh)

One espresso/cappuccino – Un (OON) espresso/cappuccino

Two espressos/cappuccinos – Due (DOO/eh) espressi/cappuccini

Hi/Bye (informally) – Ciao (tchow)

Good morning (formally) – Buongiorno (bwohn/DJOHR/noh)

Good evening (formally) – Buona sera (BWOH/na SEH/rah)

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