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10 essential Italian phrases for ordering street food

Master the art of Italian street food with these essential phrases. Buon appetito!

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Stepping up to a vendor selling delicious pizza al taglio, arancini, or a panino? Knowing a few key phrases will make ordering a breeze and show your appreciation for local culture. Don't be shy! Even a little Italian goes a long way in making your street food experience more enjoyable and authentic. From simple greetings to asking about ingredients, these phrases will have you ordering like a local in no time.

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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Buonissimo!

Full vocabulary list

Words 1–10
  • Ciao!
    chow
    Hi/Bye!
  • Vorrei questo.
    vor-RAY kwess-toh
    I would like this.
  • Quanto costa?
    KWAN-toh KOS-tah
    How much does it cost?
  • Posso avere...
    POS-so AV-eh-reh
    Can I have...
  • Senza...
    SEN-tsah
    Without...
  • Con...
    kon
    With...
  • È piccante?
    EH peek-KAHN-teh
    Is it spicy?
  • Solo vegetariano, per favore.
    SOH-loh veh-jeh-tah-ree-AH-noh, pehr fah-VOH-reh
    Vegetarian only, please.
  • Perfetto, grazie!
    pehr-FET-toh, GRAHT-see-yeh
    Perfect, thank you!
  • Buonissimo!
    bwon-EES-see-moh
    Very delicious!

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