The Italian Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
- "(the) beginner's luck"
- "sweet dreams"
- "picture-perfect"
- "the spitting image"
- "to make a blunder"
- "in the blink of an eye"
- "it's like looking for a needle in a haystack"
- "don't cry over spilled milk"
- "don’t judge a book by its cover"
- "don't look a gift horse in the mouth"
- "every cloud has a silver lining"
- "it's always darkest just before the dawn"
- "awful"
- "magical"
- "disappointing"
- "he was a little bit annoyed"
- "suddenly I got very scared"
- "I got so scared I dropped my ice cream"
- "I didn't bring my toothbrush"
- "we went to a nice hotel by the sea"
- "which city should we visit?"
- "you have to have a ticket and a visa"
- "we have to take a taxi"
- "my luggage is too heavy"
- "or what?"
- "we have to fly to Japan tonight"
- "the flight is delayed"
- "do you have any plans later?"
- "my mom and I are going to watch my favorite TV program"
- "we're going to the mountain"
- "my friends and I are going to go out for a drink"
- "do you want to come or what?"
- "don't leave your bags unattended"
- "(have a) good journey!"
- "I'm losing it"
- "I messed up!"
- "everything is under control"
- "it was out of control"
- "there's no need"
- "I have no words"
- "that's just the way it is"
- "who else?"
- "I love someone else"
- "it's a piece of cake"
- "for the greater good"
- "less is more"
- "what goes around comes around"
- "ignorance is bliss"
- "practice makes perfect"
- "nothing ventured, nothing gained"
- "as long as you know what you're doing"
- "don’t make a scene"
- "you hit the nail on the head"
- "it costs an arm and a leg"
- "I had to bite my tongue"
- "that's for you to judge"
- "are you kidding?"
- "to be honest ..."
- "while there is life, there is hope"
- "we're in deep trouble"
- "I can't thank you enough"
- "think positively"
- "you can count on me"
- "hang in there"
- "let's hope for clear skies"
- "that's water under the bridge"
- "cat got your tongue?"
- "all bark and no bite"
- "all roads lead to Rome"
- "the apple never falls far from the tree"
- "put your past behind you"
- "what's the situation?"
- "either you love it or you hate it"
- "that's life"
- "don't jinx it"
- "tough luck!"
- "go smash it!"
- "oh my god!"
- "never ever!"
- "in a sense ..."
- "damn!"
- "watch out!"
- "can you imagine?"
- "I imagine so"
- "wait a minute"
- "stuff like that"
- "thank God!"
- "happy holidays!"
- "we're having dinner in the garden right now"
- "they're speaking Italian at the moment"
- "it was raining when we stopped"
- "they're arriving in Rome right now"
- "it's clearing up as we speak"
- "the dentist is looking at her tooth right now"
- "my dad was speaking to my mom when I came home"
- "it was raining where we live"
- "that was a wise choice"
- "it was the natural choice"
- "that was my first choice as well"
- "these are tough times"
- "I suppose so"
- "are you following?"
- "got you"
- "this is a matter of opinion"
- "to the best of my ability"
- "he's ahead of the game"
- "you have to make an effort"
- "I suggest you go to bed now"
- "don't make the same mistake again"
- "everything will be alright"
- "if you try hard everything will be alright"
- "I'm American (said by a man)"
- "I'm American (said by a woman)"
- "hi / bye"
- "how are you?"
- "come on!"
- "alright / OK"
- "thanks"
- "you're welcome"
- "how nice!"
- "good luck"
- "I love you (to partner)"
- "yes"
- "no"
- "what's your name?"
- "my name is ..."
- "you're a genius!"
- "please"
- "what does it mean?"
- "got it?"
- "is there Wi-Fi?"
- "where is the toilet?"
- "dunno"
- "help!"
- "where?"
- "well"
- "what?"
- "and you?"
- "it doesn't matter"
- "fantastic!"
- "congratulations!"
- "I love you (to friends and family)"
- "excuse me (informal)"
- "don't worry"
- "how's it going?"
- "pleased to meet you"
- "do you speak English?"
- "I speak a bit of Italian"
- "are you Italian? (to a man)"
- "are you Italian? (to a woman)"
- "I don't know"
- "I'm sorry"
- "I don't understand"
- "can you repeat that, please?"
- "speak more slowly, please"
- "I think so"
- "I don't think so"
- "why?"
- "why not?"
- "good morning / good afternoon"
- "good evening"
- "good night"
- "I'm hungry"
- "enjoy your meal!"
- "I'm thirsty"
- "cheers! (toast) / bless you!"
- "there you go"
- "may I come in/past?"
- "stop it! / enough!"
- "leave me alone"
- "I'm in a rush"
- "let's go!"
- "of course!"
- "wait!"
- "I don't feel like it"
- "what a shame!"
- "watch out! (to a man)"
- "watch out! (to a woman)"
- "see you soon!"
- "strike while the iron's hot"
- "if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it"
- "all hat no cattle"
- "the die is cast"
- "the truth will always come out"
- "penny-wise, pound-foolish"
- "actions speak louder than words"
- "I figured it out"
- "I was thrilled"
- "seriously?"
- "oh dear!"
- "alas!"
- "incredible! / unbelievable!"
- "what's the point?"
- "does that make sense?"
- "that made no sense"
- "what's on your mind?"
- "have you lost your senses?"
- "don't be so stupid!"
- "calm down"
- "we look forward to seeing you"
- "we look forward to meeting you"
- "can I ... ?"
- "can I sit?"
- "... right?"
- "it's hot, right?"
- "it's cold, right?"
- "where are you from?"
- "here"
- "there"
- "I'm not from here"
- "where do you live?"
- "I've lived in Italy for ages"
- "I'm on vacation"
- "I'm here for work"
- "you speak Italian well"
- "I speak seven languages"
- "unbelievable!"
- "by the way / anyway"
- "by the way, I like your accent"
- "what do you do for a living?"
- "what's your job?"
- "I'm a doctor"
- "cool!"
- "how much? / how long?"
- "how long are you staying?"
- "I'll stay for five days"
- "I come to Italy on vacation every year"
- "really?"
- "it's my favorite place"
- "so / then"
- "enjoy your vacation, then!"
- "do you guys know a good place to eat?"
- "what do you guys suggest we do?"
- "there is a restaurant around the corner"
- "prices are expensive, but the food is really good"
- "there are many bars too"
- "the movie theater is not far"
- "I'd like to go to the theater"
- "when is the show?"
- "there is a concert in the square"
- "this morning"
- "tonight"
- "this evening we're going to the movies"
- "tomorrow evening we're going to a pizzeria"
- "on Mondays museums are open until late"
- "what do you usually like to do?"
- "on the weekend I like to visit new places"
- "it's worth it"
- "have fun! (to one person)"
- "have fun! (to two or more people)"
- "did you set the clock correctly?"
- "have you considered getting glasses?"
- "have you added the butter yet?"
- "by now we should have met her"
- "have you heard from her since yesterday?"
- "he has always treated her well"
- "this is my final offer"
- "are you certain?"
- "it's a deal!"
- "what’s the next step?"
- "in what sense?"
- "it isn't that simple"
- "how hard can it be?"
- "what’s your opinion?"
- "that's none of your concern"
- "I really put my foot in it"
- "are we going out for dinner?"
- "a table for three, please"
- "how many are you?"
- "we're six"
- "have you guys booked?"
- "we're full"
- "are you guys ready to order?"
- "I don't eat meat"
- "I'm allergic to seafood (said by a man)"
- "we don't eat pizza with pineapple"
- "I don't drink water"
- "I only drink coffee with alcohol"
- "what would you like? (formal)"
- "I'd like the special of the day and a glass of wine"
- "the same for me, please"
- "of course we want dessert!"
- "spicy food is typical of this area"
- "a bit more, please"
- "no onion, please"
- "so good!"
- "I'm very full"
- "what can I get you?"
- "can you bring us the menu, please? (informal)"
- "can you bring us the bill, please? (formal)"
- "are you paying together or separate?"
- "let's split the bill!"
- "it's on me!"
- "this is my family"
- "these are my parents"
- "he has five older brothers and five younger sisters"
- "that's not my son!"
- "are those your sisters?"
- "my daughter is a naughty child"
- "who?"
- "who ate grandma's cake?"
- "which?"
- "which one is your favorite brother?"
- "your older son is taller than your younger son"
- "how old is your daughter?"
- "my granddad is young on the inside"
- "my sister's boyfriend is uglier than her ex"
- "at least they get along well"
- "your cat is fat, but beautiful"
- "he's not fat, he's big-boned"
- "deep down"
- "deep down my dog is intelligent"
- "at all"
- "my sisters don't get along at all"
- "they fight like cat and dog"
- "don't be silly! (said to a man)"
- "don't be silly! (said to a woman)"
- "our mom is always happy"
- "her brother seems silly"
- "actually he's very intelligent"
- "you look like your dad"
- "their grandparents love each other a lot"
- "my family is fun"
- "who knows"
- "who knows where we are"
- "excuse me (formal)"
- "I got lost (said by a man)"
- "I got lost (said by a woman)"
- "where's the Colosseum?"
- "we got lost (said by men)"
- "we got lost (said by women)"
- "where can we buy a map?"
- "go back, then go right"
- "cross at the intersection, then go straight ahead"
- "it's a shortcut"
- "how long does it take to get to the Duomo?"
- "it takes an hour on foot"
- "it takes ten minutes by train"
- "the bus is early"
- "public transport is always late"
- "take the road after the traffic light"
- "I'm opposite the station, where are you?"
- "are we there yet?"
- "we are in the wrong city!"
- "you guys are in the right place!"
- "they always sleep in hostels"
- "we have a booking"
- "we booked for eleven days"
- "we booked a double room, not a single"
- "you're in room nineteen"
- "do you have any rooms with sea view available?"
- "is breakfast included?"
- "we prefer not to have a shared bathroom"
- "can we leave the suitcases at reception?"
- "the laundry room is at the end of the corridor"
- "the elevator doesn't work"
- "the bathroom is out of service"
- "the napkins are dirty"
- "it's cold in the room"
- "can I have another blanket?"
- "can I have a softer pillow?"
- "there's too much noise, can we change rooms?"
- "we lost the room keys"
- "there is no hot water in the shower"
- "have you solved the problem?"
- "finally!"
- "the bed is really comfortable!"
- "have you guys already tried the sauna?"
- "the swimming pool looks amazing"
- "do not disturb"
- "I forgot the toothbrush!"
- "again?!"
- "we need to buy some sanitary towels"
- "I spilled coffee on my t-shirt!"
- "I got my pants dirty with pasta sauce!"
- "I've got nothing to put on!"
- "let's go to the supermarket"
- "I like this shop"
- "when do the sales start?"
- "I'm only looking"
- "what size? (shoes)"
- "what size? (clothes)"
- "I don't like anything"
- "it's tight, do you have a bigger one?"
- "we don't have any more of them"
- "do you have any light t-shirts?"
- "this sweater is too thick"
- "do you have any in that color?"
- "don't you like the red shoes?"
- "this year green is fashionable"
- "it suits you a lot!"
- "I like those jeans, but they're too expensive"
- "how much does this skirt cost?"
- "it's thirty-two euros and twenty cents"
- "it's a bargain!"
- "is there an ATM in the shopping center?"
- "keep the change (formal)"
- "I got the wrong train"
- "how unlucky!"
- "could you help me? (formal)"
- "I'm looking for the ticket office"
- "I missed the last subway train"
- "how unlucky! (very colloquial)"
- "which is the closest subway station?"
- "two return tickets to Milan, please"
- "has the train for Naples already left?"
- "what's the time?"
- "it's only midday"
- "it's already midnight"
- "it's quarter past one"
- "it's half past six"
- "at what time does the next train leave?"
- "usually it arrives on time"
- "the train has a ten-minute delay"
- "we apologize for the inconvenience"
- "I didn't understand the announcement"
- "you have to get on the first bus"
- "you have to get off at the sixth stop"
- "I get travel-sick"
- "I don't take the ferry because I get seasick"
- "if I don't get off, I'll throw up"
- "is it your birthday?"
- "we have to celebrate!"
- "I've got an idea!"
- "let's organize a party!"
- "what's the weather like tomorrow?"
- "it's raining"
- "it's snowing"
- "it's cloudy"
- "it's foggy"
- "it's sunny"
- "can I bring a (femаle) friend of mine?"
- "invite who you guys want"
- "the more, the merrier!"
- "where is the party?"
- "are we going there together?"
- "who'll be driving?"
- "after one beer, he's already drunk"
- "what are we doing tonight?"
- "we don't have plans"
- "let's go dancing!"
- "let's make a toast!"
- "sorry, I can't (said to one person)"
- "tomorrow we're going out with some of our friends"
- "tomorrow I have a date"
- "on Easter Monday, there is never good weather"
- "we crashed an amazing party"
- "he always bails on everyone"
- "are you guys stopping by ours later?"
- "it depends"
- "are we going anywhere this summer?"
- "what's the best season for vacations?"
- "do you guys prefer the sea or the mountains?"
- "I'm looking forward to seeing you guys!"
- "she always went to work by bike"
- "she was a commuter"
- "now she works from home"
- "they fired her after a day"
- "why did he quit?"
- "office work was not for him"
- "he never had free time"
- "it was a very boring job"
- "he's looking forward to retiring"
- "it's the job of my dreams"
- "it's a motivating environment"
- "it has a lot of advantages"
- "I get along well with my colleagues"
- "my boss is an idiot"
- "he spends more than he earns"
- "he wastes money"
- "she always does overtime"
- "she only thinks about her career"
- "I got a pay raise!"
- "you deserve it!"
- "this morning I didn't hear the alarm clock!"
- "I hate meetings"
- "tomorrow I'm off!"
- "it all began with a blind date"
- "is your friend single?"
- "I reckon you're falling in love"
- "he has a crush on you!"
- "I found my soulmate"
- "a relationship is based on trust"
- "he's the love of my life"
- "I don't want to be the third wheel!"
- "he asked her to marry him"
- "it's too early to move in together"
- "they got married after a week"
- "it was love at first sight"
- "I forgot the anniversary!"
- "don't make a tragedy of it!"
- "stop arguing!"
- "we were always fighting, so we broke up"
- "she dumped him because he cheated on her"
- "he wanted to have his cake and eat it too"
- "she broke my heart"
- "it's over!"
- "what do you think about staying friends?"
- "no way"
- "there's plenty more fish in the sea"
- "we made up"
- "they got back together after ten minutes"
- "my wife is pregnant!"
- "love is blind"
- "they're a nice couple"
- "we're expecting a baby"
- "I helped my dad in the kitchen yesterday"
- "we waited for two weeks"
- "we already asked him that question"
- "I studied in Japan for two months"
- "I loved him"
- "who ate my cake?"
- "he bought that car twenty years ago"
- "we took a taxi"
- "I wrote a book two years ago"
- "last night they had dinner in the Italian restaurant"
- "they didn't have dinner with us"
- "they made a big cake for you last year"
- "my grandpa would always go running in the morning"
- "I saw her in the library yesterday"
- "there were no good movies to watch"