Italian

The English phrase ‘with much love’ is translated into Italian as Con tanto amore.

The English phrase “simple phrases” is translated into Italian as frasi semplici. This term describes short and easy sentences that are not complex.

The English phrase “glue stick” is translated into Italian as colla stick or colla a bastoncino.

The English word “smoke” translates to fumo in Italian. The noun fumo refers to the visible particles and vapour given off by burning material.

The English phrase “my love to a man” can be translated into Italian as amore mio.

Arrivederci is the standard Italian goodbye, literally “until we see each other again”. It suits shops, offices and most everyday meetings.

Among friends Italians greet each other with Ehi! or just Ciao! In Naples and around Milan you will also hear the short Ué! Ehi! works like “hey”.

To call a girl or woman beautiful in Italian, say bella. For “very beautiful” say bellissima. Directly to her: Sei bellissima.