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168: Common Italian Words That Are Actually English
There are loads of Italian words that are actually English. See how they’re used in travel, tech, entertainment, and more, plus tips on how to pronounce them the Italian way.
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Today's Italian words:
Prenotiamo il tour? = Shall we book the tour?
Prendiamo un taxi? = Shall we take a taxi?
Usiamo il computer? = Shall we use the computer?
L’app non funziona = The app doesn’t work
Non ho la password del WiFi = I don’t have the WiFi password
Che stress! = How stressful!
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167: Why in Italian: How to Say and Use It in Conversation
Why in Italian is one simple word. Or you can learn a few extra really common ways to say why to make your Italian sound natural.
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Today's Italian words:
No, perché? = No, why?
Perché il pesce ha un sapore delicato = Because fish has a delicate flavor
Come mai non posso bere lo Spritz con la pizza? = How come I can’t drink spritz with pizza?
Perché è dolce = Because it’s sweet
E perché? = And why?
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166: Learn Italian Fast in 2025: Your 3-Month Action Plan
Ready to get serious about your Italian? This structured plan will help you learn Italian fast and improve your conversation skills in just three months!
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Today's Italian words:
La routine = (the) routine
La pronuncia = (the) pronunciation
È tutto = That’s all (lit. “it’s all”)
Evvai! = Yey!
Ben fatto = Well done
Normale = Normal
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165: How do you say Merry Christmas in Italian?
How do you wish “Merry Christmas” to your Italian family or friends? Learn it quickly in this mini Italian lesson!
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Today's Italian words:
Buon Natale = Merry Christmas
Buone feste = Happy holidays
Grazie, buon Natale anche a lei! = Thank you, Merry Christmas to you too! (formal)
Grazie, buon Natale anche a te! = Thank you, Merry Christmas to you, too! (informal)
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164: Passato prossimo in Italian: how to use this past tense
The passato prossimo is the perfect tense for conversations with Italians. See how it’s formed and when to use it so you can talk about the past.
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Today's Italian words:
Sono andato al parco = I have gone to the park
Non ho preso il caffè = I haven’t had a coffee
Ho lavorato un po’ = I’ve worked a bit
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