Italian Phrases

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by Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 11/05/2015 - 01:05
Words by: Linda Falcone Linda Falcone’s canny observations on the intertwining of Italian language and customs has been delighting Italy-lovers for almost a…
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by Katia Amore | Sat, 06/07/2014 - 03:00
If you are planning a trip to Italy and would like to try to engage with the locals, one of the most polite phrases you need to know is how to say “how are you…
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by Barry Lillie | Sat, 05/10/2014 - 03:00
Have you ever sat in a bar listening to Italians chatting away and heard the same phrases used regularly by everyone and wondered what they mean? Here are…
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by Barry Lillie | Sat, 03/22/2014 - 03:45
Whether visiting Milan, famous for its fashion houses and stilisti (designers) or a Neapolitan high-street, here are a few words and phrases that will be…
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by Barry Lillie | Tue, 02/25/2014 - 02:00
With so many low-cost airlines offering inexpensive flights to Italy, many people are moving away from booking holidays through travel agents and venturing on…
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by Katia Amore | Sat, 02/22/2014 - 03:30
This week we commemorated the 450th anniversary of Michelangelo's death and we visited Carrara marble quarries, where this incredible Renaissance artist…
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by Alesha Allen | Sat, 01/11/2014 - 04:30
The five senses - sensi - in Italian are: La vista: Sight L’udito: Hearing Il gusto: Taste L’olfatto: Smell Il tatto: Touch The verb sentire can be used to for…
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by Katia Amore | Sat, 01/04/2014 - 05:00
What a year 2013 has been for ITALY Magazine! We updated the magazine in March and presented a radical redesign of the logo and the website in November. We…
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by Katia Amore | Sat, 12/21/2013 - 06:00
  While talking to a friend, few days ago, I noticed I was using my full repertoire of idiomatic expressions that involve sky, clouds and angels. We both found…
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by Alesha Allen | Sat, 11/16/2013 - 07:00
You can never get tired of Italy, however if you ever feel tired or sleepy during your trip in Italy from all the walking and sightseeing and eating, here are…