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Frasi per Socializzare
Connect, converse, and celebrate
Italians are warm, expressive people who love to talk. These phrases will help you make friends, join conversations, and experience the true warmth of Italian hospitality.
Saluti
Hi! / Bye!
chow
Good morning/day
bwon-JOR-no
Good evening
bwoh-na-SEH-ra
Good night
bwoh-na-NOT-teh
Goodbye
ar-ree-veh-DEHR-chee
See you soon!
ah PREH-sto
See you later!
ah DOH-po
See you!
chee veh-DYAH-mo
Presentarsi
My name is...
mee KYAH-mo
Nice to meet you!
pyah-CHEH-reh
Nice to meet you (informal)
pyah-CHEH-reh dee ko-NO-shehr-tee
Where are you from? (informal)
dee DOH-veh say
I'm from...
SOH-no dee
I'm American
SOH-no a-meh-ree-KAH-no/a
What do you do for work?
KOH-za fai NEL-la VEE-ta
It's my first time in Italy
eh la MEE-a PREE-ma VOL-ta een ee-TAH-lya
Conversare
How are you? (informal)
KOH-meh stai
How are you? (formal)
KOH-meh stah
I'm fine, thank you
stoh BEH-neh GRAH-tsyeh
And you? (informal)
eh too
How nice/beautiful!
keh BEL-lo
Really?
dav-VEH-ro
How interesting!
keh een-teh-res-SAHN-teh
I'm glad
mee fa pyah-CHEH-reh
Complimenti
You're very nice
say MOL-to seem-PAH-tee-ko/a
You're beautiful
say bel-LEE-see-mo/a
You have beautiful eyes
ai DEH-lyee OK-kee bel-LEE-see-mee
I like your smile
mee PYAH-cheh eel TOO-oh sor-REE-zo
You speak Italian well!
PAR-lee BEH-neh lee-ta-LYAH-no
You're very kind
say MOL-to jen-TEE-leh
You make me laugh
mee fai REE-deh-reh
What a beautiful house!
keh BEL-la KAH-za
Brindisi e Festeggiamenti
Cheers!
chin chin
To your health!
sa-LOO-teh
To us!
AHL-la NOS-tra
Many happy returns! (birthdays)
CHEN-to dee KWES-tee JOR-nee
Enjoy your meal!
bwon ap-peh-TEE-to
Congratulations! / Best wishes!
ow-GOO-ree
Good luck! (Break a leg!)
een BOK-ka al LOO-po
(Response to above)
KREH-pee
Amore
I find you very attractive
tee TROH-vo MOL-to at-tra-EN-teh
Can I buy you a drink?
POS-so of-FREER-tee da BEH-reh
Would you like to go out with me?
tee va dee oo-SHEE-reh kon meh
I like you a lot
mee PYAH-chee MOL-to
I'm always thinking of you
tee PEN-so SEM-preh
I care about you / I love you (family/friends)
tee VOH-lyo BEH-neh
I love you (romantic)
tee AH-mo
I miss you
mee MAHN-kee
Note: "Ti voglio bene" is used for family, friends, and affection. "Ti amo" is reserved for deep romantic love—use it carefully!
Espressioni Comuni
Expression of surprise
When something amazes or shocks you
How cool!
Expressing excitement (informal)
I can't wait!
Looking forward to something
What a pity!
Expressing disappointment
If only! / I wish!
Expressing hope or desire
I don't know
With a shrug, very Italian!
Come on! / No way!
Disbelief or encouragement
Don't mention it!
Response to thanks
Communication beyond words
"What do you want?" or emphasis
Fingertips together, hand moves up and down
I don't care / Not interested
Back of hand brushes under chin outward
Wait a moment
Pointing up with slight wag
Finished / Done / No more
Both hands flat, crossing in front of chest
Italians speak with their hands! Watch locals and you'll pick up these gestures naturally.
Real social conversations
Conoscere Qualcuno
You
Ciao! Mi chiamo Sarah. E tu?
Hi! My name is Sarah. And you?
Marco
Ciao Sarah, io sono Marco. Piacere!
Hi Sarah, I'm Marco. Nice to meet you!
You
Piacere! Di dove sei?
Nice to meet you! Where are you from?
Marco
Sono di Roma, ma vivo a Milano. E tu?
I'm from Rome, but I live in Milan. And you?
You
Sono americana, di New York. È la mia prima volta in Italia.
I'm American, from New York. It's my first time in Italy.
Marco
Che bello! Ti piace l'Italia?
How nice! Do you like Italy?
Fare Progetti
Friend
Cosa fai stasera?
What are you doing tonight?
You
Niente di speciale. Perché?
Nothing special. Why?
Friend
Ti va di andare a bere qualcosa?
Would you like to go for a drink?
You
Sì, volentieri! Dove ci troviamo?
Yes, I'd love to! Where shall we meet?
Friend
Al bar in piazza alle otto. Va bene?
At the bar in the square at eight. Okay?
You
Perfetto! A dopo!
Perfect! See you later!