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Learn how to order an aperitivo in Italy, from the drinks and snacks you'll get to the phrases you need.

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Today's Italian words:

Siete pronti? = Are you (plural) ready?

Avete deciso = Have you (plural) decided?

Cosa vi porto? = What can I get you?

Per me uno spritz = For me a spritz

Vi porto anche degli stuzzichini? = Can I also get you (plural) some snacks?

_Here, you’ll learn some of the most common greetings in Italian and when exactly you should use them. _

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For more details on how it works to use "you" in Italian phrases like_ che bello vederti_ ("how lovely to see you"), you can listen to our podcast: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/direct-object-pronouns-italian-mi-ti-lo-la-ci-vi-li-le-2

Today's Italian words:

Che bello vederti! = How lovely to see you!

Ciao Mike, come stai? = Hi Mike, how are you? (informal)

Piacere di conoscerti = Nice to meet you (informal)

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This in Italian is an everyday word you’ll need for things like shopping and ordering food. But there are 4 ways to say it. Here’s when to use each one.

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Today's Italian words:

Questa camicia e questi pantaloni = This shirt and these trousers

Ho comprato queste scarpe = I bought these shoes

Vorrei questo formaggio = I'd like this cheese

Quanto costa questa borsa? = How much does this bag cost?

Questi posti sono liberi? = Are these seats free?

Queste pizze sono vegetariane? = Are these pizzas vegetarian?

_Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one. _

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Today's Italian words:

Mi dispiace tanto = I’m so sorry

Mi dispiace per questo = I’m sorry about (lit. for) that

Scusa per il ritardo = Sorry for being late (lit. for the lateness)

Scusi per il ritardo = Sorry (formal) for being late (lit. for the lateness)

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_Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in Italian. _

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For our episode on how to say yummy in Italian: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Yummy-in-Italian

Today's Italian words:

L’albergo è in centro = The hotel is in the city centre

Vorrei un tavolo per stasera. Siamo in tre = I’d like a table for this evening. There are three of us

C’è una farmacia in zona? = Is there a pharmacy in the area?

Questo risotto è buonissimo = This risotto is delicious

A Milano fa troppo caldo oggi = In Milan it’s too hot today