10 essential Italian phrases for making plans with friends
Nail your next hangout! Learn 10 key Italian phrases to effortlessly make plans with your friends.
Planning a get-together with your Italian-speaking friends? Whether it's a casual coffee, a lively aperitivo, or a weekend adventure, having the right phrases at your fingertips will make the process smooth and enjoyable. These phrases cover everything from suggesting an activity and proposing a time to confirming details and expressing anticipation. They're designed to help you sound natural and confident when organizing social events with your Italian pals.
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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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Words 1–10
- Ti va di...?tee VAH dee...?Do you feel like...?
- Che ne dici di...?keh neh DEE-chee dee...?What do you say about...?
- Andiamo a prendere un caffè?an-dee-AH-moh ah PREHN-deh-reh oon kahf-FEH?Shall we go for a coffee?
- Dovremmo vederci presto.doh-VREHM-moh veh-DEHR-chee PRES-toh.We should see each other soon.
- Quando sei libero/a?KWAHN-doh sy EH LEE-beh-roh/ah?When are you free?
- Che ore sono?keh OH-reh SOH-noh?What time is it?
- Perfetto!pehr-FET-toh!Perfect!
- Ci vediamo alle otto.chee veh-dee-AH-moh AH-leh OT-toh.We'll see each other at eight.
- Dove ci incontriamo?DOH-veh chee een-kohn-tree-AH-moh?Where shall we meet?
- Non vedo l'ora!noh[n] VEH-doh LOH-rah!I can't wait!
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