10 essential Italian phrases for describing your daily routine
Master daily Italian with these 10 must-know phrases for your routine!
Describing your daily activities in Italian is a fantastic way to practice speaking and build your vocabulary. Whether you're chatting with new friends, explaining your schedule, or just practicing your language skills, these phrases will help you communicate effectively. From waking up in the morning to winding down at night, there are common verbs and expressions that Italians use to talk about their day. Learning them will give you a solid foundation for everyday conversations.
What this lesson covers
Core Italian words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Words 1–10
- Mi sveglio alle sette.Mee sveh-lyoh ahl-leh set-tehI wake up at seven.
- Faccio colazione.Fah-choh koh-lah-tzee-oh-nehI have breakfast.
- Vado al lavoro.Vah-doh ahl lah-voh-rohI go to work.
- Pranzo verso le tredici.Prahn-tzoh vehr-soh leh treh-dee-cheeI have lunch around one.
- Torno a casa nel tardo pomeriggio.Tor-noh ah kah-zah nel tar-doh poh-meh-ree-johI return home in the late afternoon.
- Guardo la televisione.Goo-ar-doh lah teh-leh-vee-zee-oh-nehI watch television.
- Faccio la cena.Fah-choh lah cheh-nahI make dinner.
- Leggo un libro.Leh-goh oon lee-brohI read a book.
- Mi preparo per andare a letto.Mee preh-pah-roh pehr ahn-dah-reh ah let-tohI get ready to go to bed.
- Vado a dormire.Vah-doh ah dor-mee-rehI go to sleep.
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