Common Italian Phrases for Travel
Updated July 11, 2026
The most useful Italian travel phrases are mi scusi (excuse me), non capisco (I don't understand), and vorrei (I would like). Here are the essentials for asking for help and getting around politely.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| mi scusi | excuse meformal |
| non capisco | I don't understand |
| parla inglese? | do you speak English?formal |
| dov'è ...? | where is ...? |
| quanto costa? | how much is it? |
| vorrei ... | I would like ... |
| il conto, per favore | the bill, please |
| aiuto! | help! |
| non parlo italiano | I don't speak Italian |
| mi può aiutare? | can you help me?formal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you say I don't understand in Italian?
- You say non capisco. To ask whether someone speaks English, use parla inglese?, and mi scusi (excuse me) politely opens almost any request.
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