English to Italian Common Words and Phrases
A great place to start when learning Italian is learning some of the most common words and phrases in the language. After all, you'll likely run into these words on a fairly often basis. If learning these basic Italian phrases seems like something you'd like to do, then definitely stick around.
By looking below you will find all sorts of common words and phrases translated from English to Italian like yes and no, and please and thank you. There's also sections about asking for help, question words, and so much more.
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Common Words and Phrases from English to Italian:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words from Italian to English.
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English to Italian Words for Yes and No
Please and Thank You from English to Italian
Asking How Are You? from English to Italian
English to Italian Phrases for Exchanging Names
Asking Someone if They Speak English
English to Italian Question Words
Asking for Help from English to Italian
English to Italian Words for Sorry
English to Italian Words for Yes and No
Yes ➔ Sì
No ➔ No
Please and Thank You from English to Italian
Please ➔ Per favore
Thank you. ➔ Grazie
Thank you. ➔ La ringrazio. (more polite, when showing respect to elders or strangers)
Thank you for your help. ➔ La ringrazio per l'aiuto.
Thanks, everyone. ➔ Grazie tutti.
You're welcome. ➔ Prego (typical answer to grazie)
Asking How Are You? from English to Italian
How are you? ➔ Come sta? (formal)
How are you? ➔ Come stai? (informal)
How are you doing? ➔ Come va?
Fine, thank you. ➔ Bene, grazie.
English to Italian Phrases for Exchanging Names
What is your name? ➔ Come ti chiami?
My name is (name). ➔ Mi chiamo (name).
Asking Someone if They Speak English
Do you speak English? ➔ Parli inglese?
Sorry, I don't speak Italian very well. I'm still learning. ➔ Scusi, non parlo bene l'italiano. Sto ancora imparando.
Speak slowly. ➔ Parla lentamente.
English to Italian Question Words
Who ➔ Chi
What ➔ Cosa
When ➔ Quando
Where ➔ Dove
Why ➔ Perché
How ➔ Come
Asking for Help from English to Italian
Help! ➔ Aiuto!
Can you help me? ➔ Puoi aiutarmi?
I'm lost. ➔ Mi sono perso.
English to Italian Words for Sorry
Sorry ➔ Scusa (informal)
Sorry ➔ Scusi (formal)
This list of English to Italian common words and phrases was last updated on March 20, 2025.
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