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Italian Survival Phrases
Essential Words and Phrases for Travelers

Greetings
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Salve!
Hello!

Pronto!
Hello! (when answering phone)

Ciao!
Hi! (Bye, bye!)

Buon giorno!
Good morning!

Buon pomeriggio!
Good afternoon!

Buona sera!
Good evening!

Come sta?
How are you?

Come va?
How're you doing?

Ci sentiamo bene.
We're feeling fine.

Grazie, va bene cosí.
Thanks, just fine.


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