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Practical English to Italian translation guide
Use the translator above for a quick first draft, then use the notes and everyday expressions below to preserve the meaning while making the result sound natural in Italian.
English and Italian at a glance
| English | Italian | |
|---|---|---|
| Writing system | Latn · Aa | Latn · à è ì ò ù |
| Typical word order | SVO | SVO ↔ |
| Word spacing | hello · world | ciao · mondo |
| Formality cues | you · Sir / Ms | tu · Lei |
Common words and phrases in English and Italian
These are useful everyday expressions in a neutral or polite style. Wording may vary by country, situation, and level of formality.
| English | Italian |
|---|---|
| Hello | Buongiorno |
| Good morning | Buongiorno |
| Good evening | Buonasera |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci |
| Please | Per favore |
| Thank you | Grazie |
| You’re welcome | Prego |
| Excuse me | Mi scusi |
| I’m sorry | Mi dispiace |
| How are you? | Come sta? |
| I’m fine, thank you | Sto bene, grazie |
| Yes | Sì |
| No | No |
| Maybe | Forse |
| I don’t understand | Non capisco |
| Could you repeat that, please? | Potrebbe ripetere, per favore? |
| Do you speak English? | Parla inglese? |
| I need help | Ho bisogno di aiuto |
| Can you help me? | Può aiutarmi? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Dov’è il bagno? |
| Where is…? | Dov’è…? |
| How much does this cost? | Quanto costa? |
| What time is it? | Che ore sono? |
| My name is… | Mi chiamo… |
| Nice to meet you | Piacere di conoscerla |
Before using your Italian translation
- Read the whole translation once for meaning instead of checking isolated words only.
- Make sure it sounds natural in Italian and does not copy the source word order mechanically.
- Double-check names, numbers, dates, measurements, links, and product terms.
- For legal, medical, financial, or publication-ready text, ask a qualified Italian speaker for a final review.