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