10 essential Italian phrases for numbers, dates and prices
Master Italian numbers, dates, and prices with these 10 essential phrases. Perfect for shopping and travel!

Navigating Italy means encountering numbers everywhere – from prices in shops to train times and dates on important documents. Being comfortable with basic numerical expressions will significantly boost your confidence and independence. Whether you're buying souvenirs, ordering food, checking opening hours, or making appointments, understanding and using Italian numbers, dates, and prices is a fundamental skill. These phrases will equip you for everyday interactions.
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
- unoOO-nohone
- diecidee-EH-cheeten
- centoCHEN-tohone hundred
- Quanto costa?KWAHN-toh COS-tah?How much does it cost?
- È troppo caro.EH TROP-poh KAH-roh.It's too expensive.
- Vorrei questo.vohr-RAY KWES-toh.I would like this.
- Oggi è il...OD-jee EH eel...Today is the...
- il primoeel PRE-mohthe first
- il due marzoeel DOO-eh MAR-tsothe second of March
- il venticinqueeel vehn-tee-CHIN-kwehthe twenty-fifth
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