Tiscali: Italian Phrase Finder

The Italian Phrase Finder has been designed to help you find the exact phrase you need in any situation, whether for holiday or business. If you want to adapt the phrases, you'll find alternative words in the dictionary.

This section contains:

Phrase Finder Over 70 topics from Accommodation to Work. Each Phrase is accompanied by a simple pronunciation guide which ensures that there's no problem pronouncing the foreign words.

English words are in black text; Italian words are in red. Practical hints and useful vocabulary are highlighted. Where the English words appear first, this indicates vocabulary you may need. Where the red Italian words appear first, these are words you are more likely to see written on signs and notices.

Where appropriate, possible phrases you may hear in reply to your questions are indicated under You May Hear.

Pronunciation A few rules will help you pronounce and read Italian words correctly.

Grammar A basic grammar section will enable you to build on your phrases and your understanding of French.

Dictionary The English to Italian Dictionary and Italian to English Dictionary contain 5,000 useful words. English words appear in black text; Italian words in red text. Click on either Dictionary in the Index on the right, then use the A to Z Dictionary at the top of the screen.