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Italian vocabulary: Everyday Basics

34 Italian words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.

These are the Italian words you'll actually use for everyday basics — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Matteo. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.

Greetings

WordMeaning
CiaoHi
BuongiornoGood morning
BuonaseraGood evening
BuonanotteGood night
GrazieThank you
PregoPlease / You're welcome
ScusaSorry
ArrivederciGoodbye

Numbers

WordMeaning
UnoOne
DueTwo
TreThree
QuattroFour
CinqueFive
SeiSix
SetteSeven
OttoEight
NoveNine
DieciTen

Colors

WordMeaning
RossoRed
BluBlue
VerdeGreen
GialloYellow
NeroBlack
BiancoWhite
ArancioneOrange
ViolaPurple

Days & Time

WordMeaning
LunedìMonday
MartedìTuesday
OggiToday
DomaniTomorrow
IeriYesterday
MattinaMorning
SeraEvening
OraTime / Hour
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