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Aug 26
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195: What phrases do you need for Italy?...

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50 useful Italian words and phrases to know to get around Italy. From shopping and eating out to chatting and getting information.

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Today's Italian words:
C'è il Wi-fi qui? = Is there Wi-Fi here?
Do un'occhiata, grazie! = Just looking, thank you!
Scusi, è questa la fila per entrare? = Excuse me, is this the line to get in?
Quanto dista? = How far away is it?
Posso pagare con la carta? = Can I pay by card?
Ecco qui. = Here you go.

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