Italian

The English word ‘proof’ is translated into Italian as prova.

The English phrase “boxing match” is translated into Italian as incontro di pugilato.

The English phrase “how do you do” can be translated into Italian as piacere di conoscerla or come va.

The English phrase “big fella” can be translated into Italian as omone.

The English phrase “break a leg” can be translated into Italian as in bocca al lupo! in bocca al lupo! is a way to wish someone good luck.

The Italian word for corn is mais. If you want to specifically refer to an ear of corn, the word pannocchia is used.

The Italian word for “hour” is ora. ora is a feminine noun meaning a time period of sixty minutes.

Trieste is the Italian name for the city of Trieste.

The Italian word for mastectomy is mastectomia. mastectomia is a noun used to describe the surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast.

The English word ampersand is translated into Italian as e commerciale. The term refers to the symbol &.