1000+ Most Common Italian Words for Beginners: English

 1000+ Most Common Italian Words for Beginners: English → Italian → Pronunciation



Learning Italian becomes much easier when you learn a few useful words every day. This 100-day Italian vocabulary course gives you 10 Italian words per day, for a total of 1,000 useful words.

Each word is shown in three simple columns:

English → Italian → Pronunciation

The pronunciation is written in an easy-to-read form for English speakers. It is a practical guide rather than a replacement for native-speaker pronunciation.

How to Use This Italian Vocabulary List

Try learning only 10 words each day instead of memorizing hundreds of words at once.

  1. Read the English meaning.
  2. Look at the Italian word.
  3. Say the pronunciation aloud.
  4. Make a simple sentence with the word.
  5. Review yesterday's 10 words before starting the next day.

Day 1 – Basic Italian Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Hello Ciao chow
Goodbye Arrivederci ah-ree-veh-DAIR-chee
Please Per favore pair fah-VOH-ray
Thank you Grazie GRAH-tsyeh
Yes Sì see
No No noh
Okay Va bene vah BEH-neh
Welcome Benvenuto ben-veh-NOO-toh
Sorry Scusa SKOO-zah
Excuse me Scusi SKOO-zee

Day 2 – People

English Italian Pronunciation
Man Uomo WOH-moh
Woman Donna DON-nah
Boy Ragazzo rah-GAHT-tsoh
Girl Ragazza rah-GAHT-tsah
Person Persona pair-SOH-nah
People Persone pair-SOH-neh
Child Bambino bam-BEE-noh
Children Bambini bam-BEE-nee
Friend Amico ah-MEE-koh
Family Famiglia fah-MEE-lyah

Day 3 – Family

English Italian Pronunciation
Father Padre PAH-dreh
Mother Madre MAH-dreh
Son Figlio FEE-lyoh
Daughter Figlia FEE-lyah
Brother Fratello frah-TEL-loh
Sister Sorella soh-REL-lah
Husband Marito mah-REE-toh
Wife Moglie MOH-lyeh
Parents Genitori jeh-nee-TOH-ree
Baby Neonato neh-oh-NAH-toh

Day 4 – Home

English Italian Pronunciation
House Casa KAH-zah
Home Casa KAH-zah
Room Stanza STAN-tsah
Bedroom Camera da letto KAH-meh-rah dah LET-toh
Bathroom Bagno BAH-nyoh
Kitchen Cucina koo-CHEE-nah
Door Porta POR-tah
Window Finestra fee-NES-trah
Wall Muro MOO-roh
Floor Pavimento pah-vee-MEN-toh

Day 5 – Household Items

English Italian Pronunciation
Table Tavolo TAH-voh-loh
Chair Sedia SEH-dyah
Bed Letto LET-toh
Sofa Divano dee-VAH-noh
Lamp Lampada LAM-pah-dah
Key Chiave KYAH-veh
Lock Serratura sehr-rah-TOO-rah
Mirror Specchio SPEK-kyoh
Towel Asciugamano ah-shoo-gah-MAH-noh
Blanket Coperta koh-PAIR-tah

Day 6 – Kitchen

English Italian Pronunciation
Plate Piatto PYAT-toh
Glass Bicchiere beek-KYEH-reh
Cup Tazza TAT-tsah
Spoon Cucchiaio kook-KYAH-yoh
Fork Forchetta for-KET-tah
Knife Coltello kol-TEL-loh
Bottle Bottiglia boh-TEE-lyah
Pan Padella pah-DEL-lah
Pot Pentola PEN-toh-lah
Fridge Frigorifero free-goh-REE-feh-roh

Day 7 – Food

English Italian Pronunciation
Food Cibo CHEE-boh
Bread Pane PAH-neh
Rice Riso REE-zoh
Meat Carne KAR-neh
Fish Pesce PESH-cheh
Chicken Pollo POL-loh
Egg Uovo WOH-voh
Cheese Formaggio for-MAHD-joh
Soup Zuppa TSOOP-pah
Salad Insalata een-sah-LAH-tah

Day 8 – Fruits

English Italian Pronunciation
Apple Mela MEH-lah
Banana Banana bah-NAH-nah
Orange Arancia ah-RAN-chah
Lemon Limone lee-MOH-neh
Grape Uva OO-vah
Strawberry Fragola FRAH-goh-lah
Watermelon Anguria an-GOO-ryah
Peach Pesca PES-kah
Pear Pera PEH-rah
Cherry Ciliegia chee-LYEH-jah

Day 9 – Vegetables

English Italian Pronunciation
Potato Patata pah-TAH-tah
Tomato Pomodoro poh-moh-DOH-roh
Onion Cipolla chee-POL-lah
Garlic Aglio AHL-yoh
Carrot Carota kah-ROH-tah
Cucumber Cetriolo cheh-TREE-oh-loh
Lettuce Lattuga lah-TOO-gah
Pepper Peperone peh-peh-ROH-neh
Bean Fagiolo fah-JOH-loh
Corn Mais mice

Day 10 – Drinks

English Italian Pronunciation
Water Acqua AHK-kwah
Coffee Caffè kah-FEH
Tea Tè teh
Milk Latte LAHT-teh
Juice Succo SOOK-koh
Drink Bevanda beh-VAN-dah
Beer Birra BEER-rah
Wine Vino VEE-noh
Hot chocolate Cioccolata calda chok-koh-LAH-tah KAL-dah
Lemonade Limonata lee-moh-NAH-tah

Day 11 – Numbers 1–10

English Italian Pronunciation
One Uno OO-noh
Two Due DOO-eh
Three Tre treh
Four Quattro KWAHT-troh
Five Cinque CHEEN-kweh
Six Sei say
Seven Sette SET-teh
Eight Otto OHT-toh
Nine Nove NOH-veh
Ten Dieci DYEH-chee

Day 12 – Numbers 11–20

English Italian Pronunciation
Eleven Undici OON-dee-chee
Twelve Dodici DOH-dee-chee
Thirteen Tredici TREH-dee-chee
Fourteen Quattordici kwah-TOR-dee-chee
Fifteen Quindici KWEEN-dee-chee
Sixteen Sedici SEH-dee-chee
Seventeen Diciassette dee-chahs-SET-teh
Eighteen Diciotto dee-CHOHT-toh
Nineteen Diciannove dee-chan-NOH-veh
Twenty Venti VEN-tee

Day 13 – Colors

English Italian Pronunciation
Red Rosso ROS-soh
Blue Blu bloo
Green Verde VAIR-deh
Yellow Giallo JAHL-loh
Black Nero NEH-roh
White Bianco BYAN-koh
Brown Marrone mah-ROH-neh
Pink Rosa ROH-zah
Purple Viola VYOH-lah
Orange Arancione ah-ran-CHOH-neh

Day 14 – Time

English Italian Pronunciation
Time Tempo TEM-poh
Day Giorno JOR-noh
Night Notte NOT-teh
Morning Mattina maht-TEE-nah
Afternoon Pomeriggio poh-meh-REEJ-joh
Evening Sera SEH-rah
Today Oggi OJ-jee
Tomorrow Domani doh-MAH-nee
Yesterday Ieri YEH-ree
Now Adesso ah-DES-soh

Day 15 – Days of the Week

English Italian Pronunciation
Monday Lunedì loo-neh-DEE
Tuesday Martedì mar-teh-DEE
Wednesday Mercoledì mehr-koh-leh-DEE
Thursday Giovedì joh-veh-DEE
Friday Venerdì veh-nehr-DEE
Saturday Sabato SAH-bah-toh
Sunday Domenica doh-MEH-nee-kah
Week Settimana set-tee-MAH-nah
Weekend Fine settimana FEE-neh set-tee-MAH-nah
Holiday Vacanza vah-KAN-tsah

Day 16 – Months

English Italian Pronunciation
January Gennaio jen-NAH-yoh
February Febbraio feb-BRAH-yoh
March Marzo MAR-tsoh
April Aprile ah-PREE-leh
May Maggio MAD-joh
June Giugno JOON-yoh
July Luglio LOO-lyoh
August Agosto ah-GOS-toh
September Settembre seh-TEM-breh
October Ottobre ot-TOH-breh

Day 17 – More Months & Calendar

English Italian Pronunciation
November Novembre noh-VEM-breh
December Dicembre dee-CHEM-breh
Month Mese MEH-zeh
Year Anno AN-noh
Date Data DAH-tah
Calendar Calendario kah-len-DAH-ryoh
Weekday Giorno feriale JOR-noh feh-RYAH-leh
Season Stagione stah-JOH-neh
Spring Primavera pree-mah-VEH-rah
Summer Estate eh-STAH-teh

Day 18 – More Seasons & Weather

English Italian Pronunciation
Autumn Autunno ow-TOON-noh
Winter Inverno een-VAIR-noh
Weather Tempo TEM-poh
Rain Pioggia PYOD-jah
Snow Neve NEH-veh
Wind Vento VEN-toh
Sun Sole SOH-leh
Cloud Nuvola NOO-voh-lah
Storm Tempesta tem-PES-tah
Sky Cielo CHEH-loh

Day 19 – Body Parts

English Italian Pronunciation
Head Testa TES-tah
Face Viso VEE-zoh
Eye Occhio OK-kyoh
Ear Orecchio oh-REK-kyoh
Nose Naso NAH-zoh
Mouth Bocca BOK-kah
Tooth Dente DEN-teh
Hair Capelli kah-PEL-lee
Hand Mano MAH-noh
Finger Dito DEE-toh

Day 20 – More Body Parts

English Italian Pronunciation
Arm Braccio BRAH-choh
Leg Gamba GAM-bah
Foot Piede PYEH-deh
Knee Ginocchio jee-NOK-kyoh
Shoulder Spalla SPAL-lah
Back Schiena SKYEH-nah
Chest Petto PET-toh
Heart Cuore KWOH-reh
Stomach Stomaco STOH-mah-koh
Skin Pelle PEL-leh

Day 21 – Clothes

English Italian Pronunciation
Shirt Camicia kah-MEE-chah
T-shirt Maglietta mah-LYET-tah
Pants Pantaloni pan-tah-LOH-nee
Jeans Jeans jeenz
Dress Vestito veh-STEE-toh
Skirt Gonna GON-nah
Jacket Giacca JAK-kah
Coat Cappotto kah-POT-toh
Shoes Scarpe SKAR-peh
Socks Calzini kal-TSEE-nee

Day 22 – Shopping

English Italian Pronunciation
Shop Negozio neh-GOHT-tsyo
Market Mercato mehr-KAH-toh
Store Negozio neh-GOHT-tsyo
Price Prezzo PRET-tsoh
Money Soldi SOL-dee
Cash Contanti kon-TAN-tee
Card Carta KAR-tah
Cheap Economico eh-koh-NOH-mee-koh
Expensive Costoso koh-STOH-zoh
Sale Sconto SKON-toh

Day 23 – Shopping Verbs & Questions

English Italian Pronunciation
Buy Comprare kom-PRAH-reh
Sell Vendere VEN-deh-reh
Pay Pagare pah-GAH-reh
Cost Costare koh-STAH-reh
Choose Scegliere SHAY-lyeh-reh
Need Avere bisogno ah-VEH-reh bee-ZOH-nyoh
Want Volere voh-LEH-reh
How much? Quanto? KWAN-toh
How many? Quanti? KWAN-tee
Receipt Scontrino skon-TREE-noh

Day 24 – Travel

English Italian Pronunciation
Travel Viaggio vee-AJ-joh
Trip Viaggio vee-AJ-joh
Airport Aeroporto ah-eh-roh-POR-toh
Station Stazione stat-TSYOH-neh
Ticket Biglietto bee-LYET-toh
Passport Passaporto pas-sah-POR-toh
Luggage Bagaglio bah-GAHL-lyoh
Hotel Albergo al-BAIR-goh
Reservation Prenotazione preh-noh-tah-TSYOH-neh
Tourist Turista too-REE-stah

Day 25 – Transportation

English Italian Pronunciation
Car Auto OW-toh
Bus Autobus OW-toh-boos
Train Treno TREH-noh
Taxi Taxi TAK-see
Bicycle Bicicletta bee-chee-KLET-tah
Motorcycle Motocicletta moh-toh-chee-KLET-tah
Airplane Aereo AH-eh-reh-oh
Ship Nave NAH-veh
Boat Barca BAR-kah
Subway Metropolitana meh-troh-poh-lee-TAH-nah

Day 26 – Places

English Italian Pronunciation
City Città chee-TAH
Town Paese pah-EH-zeh
Village Villaggio vee-LAJ-joh
Street Strada STRAH-dah
Road Strada STRAH-dah
Square Piazza PYAT-tsah
Park Parco PAR-koh
School Scuola SKWOH-lah
Hospital Ospedale oh-speh-DAH-leh
Bank Banca BAN-kah

Day 27 – Directions

English Italian Pronunciation
Left Sinistra see-NEE-strah
Right Destra DES-trah
Straight Dritto DREET-toh
Near Vicino vee-CHEE-noh
Far Lontano lon-TAH-noh
Here Qui kwee
There Lì lee
Where? Dove? DOH-veh
Inside Dentro DEN-troh
Outside Fuori FWOH-ree

Day 28 – Restaurant

English Italian Pronunciation
Restaurant Ristorante ree-stoh-RAN-teh
Menu Menù meh-NOO
Breakfast Colazione koh-lah-TSYOH-neh
Lunch Pranzo PRAN-tsoh
Dinner Cena CHEH-nah
Meal Pasto PAS-toh
Waiter Cameriere kah-meh-RYEH-reh
Table Tavolo TAH-voh-loh
Bill Conto KON-toh
Delicious Delizioso deh-lee-TSYOH-zoh

Day 29 – Common Adjectives

English Italian Pronunciation
Good Buono BWOH-noh
Bad Cattivo kaht-TEE-voh
Big Grande GRAN-deh
Small Piccolo PEEK-koh-loh
New Nuovo NWOH-voh
Old Vecchio VEK-kyoh
Young Giovane JOH-vah-neh
Beautiful Bello BEL-loh
Ugly Brutto BROOT-toh
Easy Facile FAH-chee-leh

Day 30 – More Adjectives

English Italian Pronunciation
Difficult Difficile dee-FEE-chee-leh
Fast Veloce veh-LOH-cheh
Slow Lento LEN-toh
Hot Caldo KAL-doh
Cold Freddo FRED-doh
Clean Pulito poo-LEE-toh
Dirty Sporco SPOR-koh
Full Pieno PYEH-noh
Empty Vuoto VWOH-toh
Strong Forte FOR-teh

Day 31 – Feelings

English Italian Pronunciation
Happy Felice feh-LEE-cheh
Sad Triste TREES-teh
Angry Arrabbiato ar-rab-BYAH-toh
Tired Stanco STAN-koh
Afraid Spaventato spah-ven-TAH-toh
Worried Preoccupato preh-oh-koo-PAH-toh
Excited Emozionato eh-moh-tsyoh-NAH-toh
Calm Calmo KAL-moh
Hungry Affamato af-fah-MAH-toh
Thirsty Assetato as-seh-TAH-toh

Day 32 – Common Verbs

English Italian Pronunciation
Be Essere ES-seh-reh
Have Avere ah-VEH-reh
Do Fare FAH-reh
Go Andare an-DAH-reh
Come Venire veh-NEE-reh
See Vedere veh-DEH-reh
Know Sapere sah-PEH-reh
Say Dire DEE-reh
Speak Parlare par-LAH-reh
Listen Ascoltare ah-skol-TAH-reh

Day 33 – Everyday Verbs

English Italian Pronunciation
Eat Mangiare man-JAH-reh
Drink Bere BEH-reh
Sleep Dormire dor-MEE-reh
Wake up Svegliarsi sveh-LYAR-see
Work Lavorare lah-voh-RAH-reh
Study Studiare stoo-DYAH-reh
Read Leggere LED-jeh-reh
Write Scrivere SKREE-veh-reh
Open Aprire ah-PREE-reh
Close Chiudere KYOO-deh-reh

Day 34 – More Verbs

English Italian Pronunciation
Give Dare DAH-reh
Take Prendere PREN-deh-reh
Put Mettere MET-teh-reh
Bring Portare por-TAH-reh
Find Trovare troh-VAH-reh
Look for Cercare chair-KAH-reh
Help Aiutare ah-yoo-TAH-reh
Wait Aspettare ah-speh-TAH-reh
Call Chiamare kyah-MAH-reh
Answer Rispondere ree-SPON-deh-reh

Day 35 – Daily Actions

English Italian Pronunciation
Wash Lavare lah-VAH-reh
Cook Cucinare koo-chee-NAH-reh
Clean Pulire poo-LEE-reh
Drive Guidare gwee-DAH-reh
Walk Camminare kam-mee-NAH-reh
Run Correre KOR-reh-reh
Sit Sedersi SEH-dehr-see
Stand Alzarsi al-TSAHR-see
Start Iniziare ee-nee-TSYAH-reh
Finish Finire fee-NEE-reh

Day 36 – Communication

English Italian Pronunciation
Word Parola pah-ROH-lah
Sentence Frase FRAH-zeh
Question Domanda doh-MAN-dah
Answer Risposta ree-SPOH-stah
Name Nome NOH-meh
Language Lingua LEEN-gwah
English Inglese een-GLEH-zeh
Italian Italiano ee-tah-LYAH-noh
Meaning Significato seen-yee-fee-KAH-toh
Example Esempio eh-ZEM-pyoh

Day 37 – Learning

English Italian Pronunciation
Learn Imparare eem-pah-RAH-reh
Teach Insegnare een-seh-NYAH-reh
Lesson Lezione leh-TSYOH-neh
Class Classe KLAS-seh
Student Studente stoo-DEN-teh
Teacher Insegnante een-seh-NYAN-teh
Book Libro LEE-broh
Notebook Quaderno kwah-DAIR-noh
Pen Penna PEN-nah
Schoolbag Zaino TSAH-ee-noh

Day 38 – Work

English Italian Pronunciation
Work Lavoro lah-VOH-roh
Job Lavoro lah-VOH-roh
Office Ufficio oof-FEE-choh
Company Azienda ah-TSYEN-dah
Boss Capo KAH-poh
Worker Lavoratore lah-voh-rah-TOH-reh
Employee Dipendente dee-pen-DEN-teh
Manager Responsabile reh-spon-SAH-bee-leh
Meeting Riunione ree-oo-NYOH-neh
Break Pausa POW-zah

Day 39 – Office Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Computer Computer kom-PYOO-ter
Phone Telefono teh-LEH-foh-noh
Email Email EE-mail
Message Messaggio mes-SAJ-joh
Document Documento doh-koo-MEN-toh
File File fail
Paper Carta KAR-tah
Printer Stampante stam-PAN-teh
Desk Scrivania skree-vah-NEE-ah
Schedule Programma proh-GRAM-mah

Day 40 – Technology

English Italian Pronunciation
Internet Internet EEN-ter-net
Website Sito web SEE-toh web
App App app
Password Password PASS-word
Screen Schermo SKAIR-moh
Camera Fotocamera foh-toh-KAH-meh-rah
Photo Foto FOH-toh
Video Video VEE-deh-oh
Music Musica MOO-zee-kah
Game Gioco JOH-koh

Day 41 – Common Question Words

English Italian Pronunciation
What? Cosa? KOH-zah
Who? Chi? kee
Why? Perché? pair-KEH
When? Quando? KWAN-doh
Where? Dove? DOH-veh
How? Come? KOH-meh
Which? Quale? KWAH-leh
Whose? Di chi? dee kee
How long? Quanto tempo? KWAN-toh TEM-poh
How much? Quanto costa? KWAN-toh KOS-tah

Day 42 – Pronouns

English Italian Pronunciation
I Io EE-oh
You Tu too
He Lui loo-EE
She Lei lay
We Noi noy
You (plural) Voi voy
They Loro LOH-roh
Me Me meh
You (object) Ti tee
Him Lo loh

Day 43 – Possessives

English Italian Pronunciation
My Mio MEE-oh
Your Tuo TOO-oh
His Suo SWOH
Her Sua SWAH
Our Nostro NOS-troh
Your (plural) Vostro VOS-troh
Their Loro LOH-roh
Mine Mio MEE-oh
Yours Tuo TOO-oh
Ours Nostro NOS-troh

Day 44 – Articles

English Italian Pronunciation
The (masculine) Il eel
The (feminine) La lah
The (plural) I ee
The (plural feminine) Le leh
A / an (masculine) Un oon
A / an (feminine) Una OO-nah
Some (masculine) Dei day
Some (feminine) Delle DEL-leh
This Questo KWEH-stoh
That Quello KWEL-loh

Day 45 – Useful Small Words

English Italian Pronunciation
And E eh
Or O oh
But Ma mah
Because Perché pair-KEH
If Se seh
Also Anche AN-keh
Only Solo SOH-loh
Very Molto MOL-toh
More Più pyoo
Less Meno MEH-noh

Day 46 – Prepositions

English Italian Pronunciation
In In een
On Su soo
Under Sotto SOT-toh
Over Sopra SOH-prah
With Con kon
Without Senza SEN-tsah
For Per pair
From Da dah
Of Di dee
To A ah

Day 47 – More Useful Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Before Prima PREE-mah
After Dopo DOH-poh
Always Sempre SEM-preh
Never Mai my
Sometimes A volte ah VOL-teh
Again Ancora an-KOH-rah
Already Già jah
Soon Presto PRES-toh
Late Tardi TAR-dee
Early Presto PRES-toh

Day 48 – Nature

English Italian Pronunciation
Nature Natura nah-TOO-rah
Earth Terra Tair-rah
World Mondo MON-doh
Mountain Montagna mon-TAH-nyah
River Fiume FYOO-meh
Sea Mare MAH-reh
Beach Spiaggia SPYAD-jah
Island Isola EE-zoh-lah
Forest Foresta foh-RES-tah
Tree Albero AHL-beh-roh

Day 49 – Animals

English Italian Pronunciation
Dog Cane KAH-neh
Cat Gatto GAT-toh
Horse Cavallo kah-VAHL-loh
Cow Mucca MOOK-kah
Sheep Pecora PEH-koh-rah
Goat Capra KAH-prah
Bird Uccello oo-CHEL-loh
Fish Pesce PESH-cheh
Rabbit Coniglio koh-NEEL-lyoh
Mouse Topo TOH-poh

Day 50 – Halfway Review Vocabulary

English Italian Pronunciation
Life Vita VEE-tah
World Mondo MON-doh
Love Amore ah-MOH-reh
Peace Pace PAH-cheh
Hope Speranza speh-RAN-tsah
Dream Sogno SOH-nyoh
Idea Idea ee-DEH-ah
Problem Problema proh-BLEH-mah
Solution Soluzione soh-loo-TSYOH-neh
Chance Possibilità pos-see-bee-lee-TAH

Day 51 – More Common Verbs

English Italian Pronunciation
Remember Ricordare ree-kor-DAH-reh
Forget Dimenticare dee-men-tee-KAH-reh
Understand Capire kah-PEE-reh
Explain Spiegare spyeh-GAH-reh
Show Mostrare moh-STRAH-reh
Use Usare oo-ZAH-reh
Try Provare proh-VAH-reh
Believe Credere KREH-deh-reh
Think Pensare pen-SAH-reh
Decide Decidere deh-CHEE-deh-reh

Day 52 – Movement

English Italian Pronunciation
Enter Entrare en-TRAH-reh
Leave Partire par-TEE-reh
Return Tornare tor-NAH-reh
Arrive Arrivare ar-ree-VAH-reh
Stay Restare reh-STAH-reh
Move Muovere MWOH-veh-reh
Cross Attraversare at-trah-ver-SAH-reh
Follow Seguire seh-GWEE-reh
Turn Girare jee-RAH-reh
Stop Fermare fair-MAH-reh

Day 53 – Personal Care

English Italian Pronunciation
Shower Doccia DOT-chah
Soap Sapone sah-POH-neh
Shampoo Shampoo sham-POO
Toothbrush Spazzolino spats-soh-LEE-noh
Toothpaste Dentifricio den-tee-FREE-choh
Comb Pettine PET-tee-neh
Brush Spazzola SPAT-tsoh-lah
Clothes Vestiti veh-STEE-tee
Bath Bagno BAH-nyoh
Perfume Profumo proh-FOO-moh

Day 54 – Health

English Italian Pronunciation
Health Salute sah-LOO-teh
Doctor Medico MEH-dee-koh
Nurse Infermiere een-fehr-MYEH-reh
Medicine Medicina meh-dee-CHEE-nah
Pain Dolore doh-LOH-reh
Fever Febbre FEB-breh
Cold Raffreddore rahf-freh-DOH-reh
Cough Tosse TOS-seh
Headache Mal di testa mahl dee TES-tah
Emergency Emergenza eh-mehr-JEN-tsah

Day 55 – Hospital

English Italian Pronunciation
Pharmacy Farmacia far-mah-CHEE-ah
Clinic Clinica KLEE-nee-kah
Patient Paziente pah-tsyEN-teh
Treatment Trattamento trat-tah-MEN-toh
Appointment Appuntamento ap-poon-tah-MEN-toh
Operation Operazione oh-peh-rah-TSYOH-neh
Healthy Sano SAH-noh
Sick Malato mah-LAH-toh
Hurt Fare male FAH-reh MAH-leh
Better Meglio MEH-lyoh

Day 56 – House & Cleaning

English Italian Pronunciation
Dust Polvere POL-veh-reh
Dirt Sporco SPOR-koh
Broom Scopa SKOH-pah
Bucket Secchio SEK-kyoh
Soap Sapone sah-POH-neh
Cleaner Detergente deh-tehr-JEN-teh
Garbage Spazzatura spats-tsah-TOO-rah
Trash Rifiuti ree-FYOO-tee
Kitchen sink Lavello lah-VEL-loh
Refrigerator Frigorifero free-goh-REE-feh-roh

Day 57 – Clothing & Accessories

English Italian Pronunciation
Hat Cappello kah-PEL-loh
Belt Cintura cheen-TOO-rah
Gloves Guanti GWAN-tee
Scarf Sciarpa SHAR-pah
Watch Orologio oh-roh-LOH-joh
Ring Anello ah-NEL-loh
Necklace Collana kol-LAH-nah
Bag Borsa BOR-sah
Wallet Portafoglio por-tah-FOH-lyoh
Umbrella Ombrello om-BREL-loh

Day 58 – Transportation Details

English Italian Pronunciation
Driver Autista ow-TEE-stah
Passenger Passeggero pas-SEJ-jeh-roh
Wheel Ruota RWOH-tah
Engine Motore moh-TOH-reh
Fuel Carburante kar-boo-RAN-teh
Gas station Benzinaio ben-tsee-NAH-yoh
Traffic Traffico TRAF-fee-koh
Road sign Segnale stradale seh-NYAH-leh strah-DAH-leh
Bridge Ponte PON-teh
Tunnel Galleria gal-leh-REE-ah

Day 59 – City Life

English Italian Pronunciation
Building Edificio eh-dee-FEE-choh
Apartment Appartamento ap-par-tah-MEN-toh
Elevator Ascensore ah-shen-SOH-reh
Stairs Scale SKAH-leh
Entrance Entrata en-TRAH-tah
Exit Uscita oo-SHEE-tah
Corner Angolo AN-goh-loh
Center Centro CHEN-troh
Neighborhood Quartiere kwar-TYEH-reh
Address Indirizzo een-dee-REET-tsoh

Day 60 – Hotel

English Italian Pronunciation
Reception Reception reh-SEP-shun
Room key Chiave della camera KYAH-veh DEL-lah KAH-meh-rah
Guest Ospite OS-pee-teh
Room number Numero della camera NOO-meh-roh DEL-lah KAH-meh-rah
Bed sheet Lenzuolo len-TSAW-oh-loh
Pillow Cuscino koosh-CHEE-noh
Shower Doccia DOT-chah
Towel Asciugamano ah-shoo-gah-MAH-noh
Breakfast Colazione koh-lah-TSYOH-neh
Checkout Partenza par-TEN-tsah

Day 61 – Restaurant Food

English Italian Pronunciation
Pasta Pasta PAS-tah
Pizza Pizza PEET-tsah
Sauce Salsa SAL-sah
Salt Sale SAH-leh
Sugar Zucchero TSOOK-keh-roh
Oil Olio OH-lyoh
Butter Burro BOOR-roh
Pepper Pepe PEH-peh
Dessert Dolce DOL-cheh
Fruit Frutta FROOT-tah

Day 62 – Cooking

English Italian Pronunciation
Cook Cuoco KWOH-koh
Recipe Ricetta ree-CHET-tah
Oven Forno FOR-noh
Stove Fornello for-NEL-loh
Fire Fuoco FWOH-koh
Boil Bollire bol-LEE-reh
Fry Friggere FREEJ-jeh-reh
Cut Tagliare tah-LYAH-reh
Mix Mescolare mes-koh-LAH-reh
Bake Cuocere al forno KWOH-cheh-reh al FOR-noh

Day 63 – Education

English Italian Pronunciation
University Università oo-nee-ver-see-TAH
Course Corso KOR-soh
Exam Esame eh-ZAH-meh
Test Test test
Homework Compiti KOM-pee-tee
Exercise Esercizio eh-zehr-CHEE-tsyoh
Question Domanda doh-MAN-dah
Answer Risposta ree-SPOH-stah
Grade Voto VOH-toh
Certificate Certificato chair-tee-fee-KAH-toh

Day 64 – Nature & Environment

English Italian Pronunciation
Flower Fiore FYOH-reh
Grass Erba AIR-bah
Plant Pianta PYAN-tah
Leaf Foglia FOH-lyah
Stone Pietra PYEH-trah
Sand Sabbia SAB-byah
Air Aria AH-ryah
Fire Fuoco FWOH-koh
Waterfall Cascata kah-SKAH-tah
Desert Deserto deh-ZAIR-toh

Day 65 – Animals & Birds

English Italian Pronunciation
Lion Leone leh-OH-neh
Tiger Tigre TEE-greh
Elephant Elefante eh-leh-FAN-teh
Monkey Scimmia SHEEM-myah
Bear Orso OR-soh
Wolf Lupo LOO-poh
Fox Volpe VOL-peh
Snake Serpente sehr-PEN-teh
Eagle Aquila AH-kwee-lah
Butterfly Farfalla far-FAL-lah

Day 66 – Common Adverbs

English Italian Pronunciation
Quickly Velocemente veh-loh-cheh-MEN-teh
Slowly Lentamente len-tah-MEN-teh
Carefully Attentamente at-ten-tah-MEN-teh
Easily Facilmente fah-cheel-MEN-teh
Usually Di solito dee SOH-lee-toh
Probably Probabilmente proh-bah-beel-MEN-teh
Really Davvero dahv-VEH-roh
Almost Quasi KWAH-zee
Together Insieme een-SYEH-meh
Alone Solo SOH-loh

Day 67 – More Descriptive Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Important Importante eem-por-TAN-teh
Different Diverso dee-VAIR-soh
Same Stesso STES-soh
Possible Possibile pos-SEE-bee-leh
Impossible Impossibile eem-pos-SEE-bee-leh
Ready Pronto PRON-toh
Busy Occupato ok-koo-PAH-toh
Free Libero LEE-beh-roh
Safe Sicuro see-KOO-roh
Dangerous Pericoloso peh-ree-koh-LOH-zoh

Day 68 – Positive Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Wonderful Meraviglioso meh-rah-vee-LYOH-zoh
Excellent Eccellente et-chel-LEN-teh
Perfect Perfetto pair-FET-toh
Great Grande GRAN-deh
Nice Carino kah-REE-noh
Interesting Interessante een-teh-res-SAN-teh
Useful Utile OO-tee-leh
Successful Di successo dee soo-CHES-soh
Lucky Fortunato for-too-NAH-toh
Friendly Amichevole ah-mee-KEH-voh-leh

Day 69 – Negative Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Wrong Sbagliato zbah-LYAH-toh
Difficult Difficile dee-FEE-chee-leh
Broken Rotto ROT-toh
Lost Perso PAIR-soh
Closed Chiuso KYOO-zoh
Empty Vuoto VWOH-toh
Weak Debole DEH-boh-leh
Noisy Rumoroso roo-moh-ROH-zoh
Dirty Sporco SPOR-koh
Badly Male MAH-leh

Day 70 – Useful Everyday Nouns

English Italian Pronunciation
Thing Cosa KOH-zah
Place Posto POS-toh
Way Modo MOH-doh
Part Parte PAR-teh
Side Lato LAH-toh
End Fine FEE-neh
Beginning Inizio ee-NEE-tsyoh
Reason Motivo moh-TEE-voh
Example Esempio eh-ZEM-pyoh
Information Informazione een-for-mah-TSYOH-neh

Day 71 – Communication & Social Life

English Italian Pronunciation
Conversation Conversazione kon-ver-sah-TSYOH-neh
Meeting Incontro een-KON-troh
Invitation Invito een-VEE-toh
Party Festa FES-tah
Guest Ospite OS-pee-teh
Neighbor Vicino vee-CHEE-noh
Community Comunità koh-moo-nee-TAH
Group Gruppo GROOP-poh
Team Squadra SKWAH-drah
Partner Compagno kom-PAH-nyoh

Day 72 – Relationships

English Italian Pronunciation
Love Amore ah-MOH-reh
Friend Amico ah-MEE-koh
Friendship Amicizia ah-mee-CHEE-tsyah
Couple Coppia KOP-pyah
Marriage Matrimonio mah-tree-MOH-nyoh
Husband Marito mah-REE-toh
Wife Moglie MOH-lyeh
Neighbor Vicino vee-CHEE-noh
Guest Ospite OS-pee-teh
Stranger Sconosciuto skon-oh-SHOO-toh

Day 73 – Money & Banking

English Italian Pronunciation
Bank Banca BAN-kah
Account Conto KON-toh
Cash Contanti kon-TAN-tee
Coin Moneta moh-NEH-tah
Bill / Note Banconota ban-koh-NOH-tah
Payment Pagamento pah-gah-MEN-toh
Credit Credito KREH-dee-toh
Debt Debito DEH-bee-toh
Loan Prestito PRES-tee-toh
Budget Bilancio bee-LAN-choh

Day 74 – Shopping & Products

English Italian Pronunciation
Product Prodotto pro-DOT-toh
Brand Marca MAR-kah
Size Taglia TAL-yah
Color Colore koh-LOH-reh
Quality Qualità kwah-lee-TAH
Quantity Quantità kwahn-tee-TAH
Customer Cliente klee-EN-teh
Seller Venditore ven-dee-TOH-reh
Discount Sconto SKON-toh
Change Resto RES-toh

Day 75 – Useful Commands

English Italian Pronunciation
Come! Vieni! VYEH-nee
Go! Vai! vye
Wait! Aspetta! ah-SPET-tah
Look! Guarda! GWAHR-dah
Listen! Ascolta! ah-SKOL-tah
Stop! Fermati! FAIR-mah-tee
Sit! Siediti! SYEH-dee-tee
Stand up! Alzati! AHL-tsah-tee
Open! Apri! AH-pree
Close! Chiudi! KYOO-dee

Day 76 – Safety

English Italian Pronunciation
Help! Aiuto! ah-YOO-toh
Danger Pericolo peh-REE-koh-loh
Fire Incendio een-CHEN-dyoh
Police Polizia poh-lee-TSYAH
Ambulance Ambulanza am-boo-LAN-tsah
Emergency Emergenza eh-mehr-JEN-tsah
Accident Incidente een-chee-DEN-teh
Careful! Attenzione! at-ten-TSYOH-neh
Safe Sicuro see-KOO-roh
Stop Alt alt

Day 77 – Phone & Internet

English Italian Pronunciation
Phone number Numero di telefono NOO-meh-roh dee teh-LEH-foh-noh
Call Chiamata kyah-MAH-tah
Text message Messaggio mes-SAJ-joh
Contact Contatto kon-TAHT-toh
Online Online on-LINE
Offline Offline off-LINE
Download Scaricare skah-ree-KAH-reh
Upload Caricare kah-ree-KAH-reh
Search Cercare chair-KAH-reh
Link Collegamento kol-leh-gah-MEN-toh

Day 78 – Clothing Actions

English Italian Pronunciation
Wear Indossare een-dos-SAH-reh
Remove Togliere TOH-lyeh-reh
Dress Vestire veh-STEER-reh
Change clothes Cambiare kam-BYAH-reh
Fit Andare bene an-DAH-reh BEH-neh
Wash Lavare lah-VAH-reh
Dry Asciugare ah-shoo-GAH-reh
Iron Stirare stee-RAH-reh
Fold Piegare pyeh-GAH-reh
Sew Cucire koo-CHEE-reh

Day 79 – Home Appliances

English Italian Pronunciation
Washing machine Lavatrice lah-vah-TREE-cheh
Dishwasher Lavastoviglie lah-vah-STOH-veel-lyeh
Microwave Microonde mee-kroh-ON-deh
Television Televisione teh-leh-vee-ZYOH-neh
Fan Ventilatore ven-tee-lah-TOH-reh
Air conditioner Condizionatore kon-dee-tsyoh-nah-TOH-reh
Heater Riscaldamento ree-skal-dah-MEN-toh
Vacuum cleaner Aspirapolvere ah-spee-rah-POL-veh-reh
Iron Ferro da stiro FER-roh dah STEE-roh
Refrigerator Frigorifero free-goh-REE-feh-roh

Day 80 – Materials & Objects

English Italian Pronunciation
Wood Legno LEN-yoh
Metal Metallo meh-TAL-loh
Plastic Plastica PLAS-tee-kah
Glass Vetro VEH-troh
Paper Carta KAR-tah
Box Scatola SKAH-toh-lah
Bottle Bottiglia boh-TEE-lyah
Rope Corda KOR-dah
Tool Strumento stroo-MEN-toh
Machine Macchina MAK-kee-nah

Day 81 – More Verbs

English Italian Pronunciation
Win Vincere VEEN-cheh-reh
Lose Perdere PAIR-deh-reh
Pay attention Fare attenzione FAH-reh at-ten-TSYOH-neh
Agree Essere d'accordo ES-seh-reh dah-KOR-doh
Disagree Non essere d'accordo non ES-seh-reh dah-KOR-doh
Accept Accettare at-cheht-TAH-reh
Refuse Rifiutare ree-fyoo-TAH-reh
Share Condividere kon-dee-VEE-deh-reh
Send Mandare man-DAH-reh
Receive Ricevere ree-CHEH-veh-reh

Day 82 – More Everyday Verbs

English Italian Pronunciation
Meet Incontrare een-kon-TRAH-reh
Visit Visitare vee-zee-TAH-reh
Invite Invitare een-vee-TAH-reh
Join Unirsi oo-NEER-see
Follow Seguire seh-GWEE-reh
Lead Guidare gwee-DAH-reh
Carry Portare por-TAH-reh
Hold Tenere teh-NEH-reh
Keep Conservare kon-ser-VAH-reh
Save Salvare sal-VAH-reh

Day 83 – Time & Planning

English Italian Pronunciation
Plan Piano PYAH-noh
Plan / Project Progetto proh-JET-toh
Appointment Appuntamento ap-poon-tah-MEN-toh
Meeting time Orario oh-RAH-ryoh
Minute Minuto mee-NOO-toh
Hour Ora OH-rah
Second Secondo seh-KON-doh
Moment Momento moh-MEN-toh
Morning Mattina maht-TEE-nah
Evening Sera SEH-rah

Day 84 – Questions & Answers

English Italian Pronunciation
Really? Davvero? dahv-VEH-roh
Why? Perché? pair-KEH
What happened? Cosa è successo? KOH-zah eh soo-CHES-soh
Are you okay? Stai bene? stye BEH-neh
Do you understand? Capisci? kah-PEE-shee
Can you? Puoi? pwoh-ee
May I? Posso? POS-soh
Is it possible? È possibile? eh pos-SEE-bee-leh
What do you think? Cosa pensi? KOH-zah PEN-see
Are you sure? Sei sicuro? say see-KOO-roh

Day 85 – Polite Expressions

English Italian Pronunciation
Thank you very much Grazie mille GRAH-tsyeh MEEL-leh
You're welcome Prego PREH-goh
No problem Nessun problema nes-SOON proh-BLEH-mah
Don't worry Non preoccuparti non preh-oh-koo-PAR-tee
Of course Certo CHAIR-toh
With pleasure Con piacere kon pya-CHEH-reh
Excuse me Mi scusi mee SKOO-zee
Sorry Mi dispiace mee dee-SPYAH-cheh
Good luck Buona fortuna BWOH-nah for-TOO-nah
Congratulations Congratulazioni kon-grah-too-lah-TSYOH-nee

Day 86 – Common Expressions

English Italian Pronunciation
See you soon A presto ah PRES-toh
See you tomorrow A domani ah doh-MAH-nee
See you later A dopo ah DOH-poh
Good morning Buongiorno bwohn-JOR-noh
Good evening Buonasera bwoh-nah-SEH-rah
Good night Buonanotte bwoh-nah-NOT-teh
Welcome back Bentornato ben-tor-NAH-toh
Take care Stammi bene STAM-mee BEH-neh
Have a nice day Buona giornata BWOH-nah jor-NAH-tah
Have a good trip Buon viaggio bwon vee-AJ-joh

Day 87 – Travel Questions

English Italian Pronunciation
Where is the airport? Dov'è l'aeroporto? doh-VEH lah-eh-roh-POR-toh
Where is the station? Dov'è la stazione? doh-VEH lah stat-TSYOH-neh
Where is the hotel? Dov'è l'albergo? doh-VEH lal-BAIR-goh
How much is the ticket? Quanto costa il biglietto? KWAN-toh KOS-tah eel bee-LYET-toh
What time? A che ora? ah keh OH-rah
How far? Quanto è lontano? KWAN-toh eh lon-TAH-noh
Is it near? È vicino? eh vee-CHEE-noh
Can you help me? Può aiutarmi? pwoh ah-yoo-TAR-mee
I am lost Mi sono perso mee SOH-noh PAIR-soh
I need a taxi Ho bisogno di un taxi oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon TAK-see

Day 88 – Restaurant Phrases

English Italian Pronunciation
A table for two Un tavolo per due oon TAH-voh-loh pair DOO-eh
The menu, please Il menù, per favore eel meh-NOO pair fah-VOH-reh
Water, please Acqua, per favore AHK-kwah pair fah-VOH-reh
I would like... Vorrei... vor-RAY
I want... Voglio... VOL-lyoh
I am hungry Ho fame oh FAH-meh
I am thirsty Ho sete oh SEH-teh
It is delicious È delizioso eh deh-lee-TSYOH-zoh
The bill, please Il conto, per favore eel KON-toh pair fah-VOH-reh
Without sugar Senza zucchero SEN-tsah TSOOK-keh-roh

Day 89 – Work Phrases

English Italian Pronunciation
I work here Lavoro qui lah-VOH-roh kwee
I am busy Sono occupato SOH-noh ok-koo-PAH-toh
I am free Sono libero SOH-noh LEE-beh-roh
I need help Ho bisogno di aiuto oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee ah-YOO-toh
Wait a moment Aspetta un momento ah-SPET-tah oon moh-MEN-toh
I understand Capisco kah-PEE-skoh
I don't understand Non capisco non kah-PEE-skoh
Repeat, please Ripeta, per favore ree-PEH-tah pair fah-VOH-reh
Speak slowly Parli lentamente PAR-lee len-tah-MEN-teh
One moment Un momento oon moh-MEN-toh

Day 90 – Everyday Conversation

English Italian Pronunciation
How are you? Come stai? KOH-meh stye
I am fine Sto bene stoh BEH-neh
What is your name? Come ti chiami? KOH-meh tee KYAH-mee
My name is... Mi chiamo... mee KYAH-moh
Where are you from? Di dove sei? dee DOH-veh say
I am from... Sono di... SOH-noh dee
Nice to meet you Piacere di conoscerti pya-CHEH-reh dee koh-NOH-shair-tee
See you soon A presto ah PRES-toh
Good idea Buona idea BWOH-nah ee-DEH-ah
Of course Certo CHAIR-toh

Day 91 – Useful Abstract Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Truth Verità veh-ree-TAH
Freedom Libertà lee-bair-TAH
Justice Giustizia joo-STEE-tsyah
Future Futuro foo-TOO-roh
Past Passato pas-SAH-toh
Present Presente preh-ZEN-teh
Experience Esperienza eh-speh-RYEN-tsah
Knowledge Conoscenza koh-noh-SHEN-tsah
Success Successo soo-CHES-soh
Failure Fallimento fal-lee-MEN-toh

Day 92 – More Abstract Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Reason Ragione rah-JOH-neh
Choice Scelta SHEL-tah
Decision Decisione deh-chee-ZYOH-neh
Opportunity Opportunità op-por-too-nee-TAH
Responsibility Responsabilità reh-spon-sah-bee-lee-TAH
Difference Differenza dee-feh-REN-tsah
Relationship Relazione reh-lah-TSYOH-neh
Situation Situazione see-too-ah-TSYOH-neh
Information Informazione een-for-mah-TSYOH-neh
Attention Attenzione at-ten-TSYOH-neh

Day 93 – Emotions

English Italian Pronunciation
Happiness Felicità feh-lee-chee-TAH
Sadness Tristezza tree-STET-tsah
Anger Rabbia RAB-byah
Fear Paura pah-OO-rah
Hope Speranza speh-RAN-tsah
Surprise Sorpresa sor-PREH-zah
Smile Sorriso sor-REE-zoh
Laugh Risata ree-ZAH-tah
Cry Pianto PYAN-toh
Feeling Sentimento sen-tee-MEN-toh

Day 94 – Useful Descriptions

English Italian Pronunciation
Rich Ricco REEK-koh
Poor Povero POH-veh-roh
Young Giovane JOH-vah-neh
Old Anziano an-TSYAH-noh
Kind Gentile jen-TEE-leh
Polite Educato eh-doo-KAH-toh
Smart Intelligente een-tel-lee-JEN-teh
Careful Attento at-TEN-toh
Serious Serio SEH-ryoh
Funny Divertente dee-ver-TEN-teh

Day 95 – More Useful Nouns

English Italian Pronunciation
Story Storia STOH-ryah
Picture Immagine eem-MAH-jee-neh
Sound Suono SWOH-noh
Voice Voce VOH-cheh
Music Musica MOO-zee-kah
Movie Film film
Song Canzone kan-TSOH-neh
News Notizie noh-TEE-tsyah
Letter Lettera LET-teh-rah
Number Numero NOO-meh-roh

Day 96 – More Everyday Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Morning Mattina maht-TEE-nah
Afternoon Pomeriggio poh-meh-REEJ-joh
Evening Sera SEH-rah
Night Notte NOT-teh
Weekend Fine settimana FEE-neh set-tee-MAH-nah
Holiday Vacanza vah-KAN-tsah
Birthday Compleanno kom-pleh-AN-noh
Gift Regalo reh-GAH-loh
Party Festa FES-tah
Family Famiglia fah-MEE-lyah

Day 97 – Useful Everyday Verbs

English Italian Pronunciation
Love Amare ah-MAH-reh
Like Piacere pya-CHEH-reh
Hate Odiare oh-DYAH-reh
Prefer Preferire preh-feh-REE-reh
Hope Sperare speh-RAH-reh
Need Necessitare neh-ches-see-TAH-reh
Want Desiderare deh-zee-deh-RAH-reh
Try Tentare ten-TAH-reh
Practice Praticare prah-tee-KAH-reh
Improve Migliorare meel-yoh-RAH-reh

Day 98 – Useful Conversation Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Maybe Forse FOR-seh
Certainly Certamente chair-tah-MEN-teh
Exactly Esattamente eh-zat-tah-MEN-teh
Probably Probabilmente proh-bah-beel-MEN-teh
Really Davvero dahv-VEH-roh
Exactly right Esatto eh-ZAT-toh
Sure Sicuro see-KOO-roh
Enough Abbastanza ab-bah-STAN-tsah
Together Insieme een-SYEH-meh
Alone Da solo dah SOH-loh

Day 99 – Final Useful Vocabulary

English Italian Pronunciation
Life Vita VEE-tah
Person Persona pair-SOH-nah
Place Luogo LWOH-goh
Country Paese pah-EH-zeh
City Città chee-TAH
Language Lingua LEEN-gwah
Word Parola pah-ROH-lah
Sentence Frase FRAH-zeh
Question Domanda doh-MAN-dah
Answer Risposta ree-SPOH-stah

Day 100 – Final 10 Essential Italian Words

English Italian Pronunciation
Hello Ciao chow
Thank you Grazie GRAH-tsyeh
Please Per favore pair fah-VOH-reh
Friend Amico ah-MEE-koh
Family Famiglia fah-MEE-lyah
Home Casa KAH-zah
Food Cibo CHEE-boh
Water Acqua AHK-kwah
Work Lavoro lah-VOH-roh
Love Amore ah-MOH-reh

How to Learn These 1,000 Italian Words

Don't try to memorize all 1,000 words in one day.

A simple method is:

10 words × 100 days = 1,000 words

Spend around 10–15 minutes each day:

Step 1: Read the English word.

Step 2: Read the Italian word.

Step 3: Say the pronunciation aloud 3 times.

Step 4: Cover the English meaning and try to remember it.

Step 5: Make one simple sentence.

For example:

Water → Acqua → AHK-kwah

Sentence:

Bevo acqua.
I drink water.


Important Italian Pronunciation Tips

Italian pronunciation is generally consistent, but a few letter combinations are especially important for beginners.

C + E / I

Usually sounds like “ch”.

Ciao → chow
Cena → CHEH-nah

CH + E / I

Usually keeps a hard k sound.

Chi → kee
Che → keh

G + E / I

Usually has a soft sound similar to “j.”

Gente → JEN-teh

GH + E / I

Keeps the hard g sound.

GN

Often sounds similar to “ny.”

Bagno → BAH-nyoh

GLI

This is a special Italian sound and may take practice.

Figlio → FEE-lyoh

Double consonants

Italian double consonants are pronounced more strongly.

Pala and Palla are different words.


Italian Learning Tip

Pronunciation written in English letters is only an approximation. The best way to improve your accent is to listen to native Italian speakers and repeat after them.

Use this list as your vocabulary foundation, then move to:

  • Italian greetings
  • Italian conversations
  • Italian grammar
  • Italian pronunciation practice
  • Italian listening practice
  • Italian travel phrases
  • Italian speaking exercises

30-Day Italian Practice Challenge

If 100 days feels too long, start with the first 30 days.

Week 1

Learn Days 1–7.

Week 2

Learn Days 8–14.

Week 3

Learn Days 15–21.

Week 4

Learn Days 22–30.

After each week, review all previous words before continuing.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many Italian words are in this article?

This course contains 1,000 vocabulary entries across 100 days, with 10 entries per day.

Is this Italian vocabulary suitable for beginners?

Yes. The list focuses mainly on common words and practical expressions that beginners can use in everyday situations.

What does the Pronunciation column mean?

The Pronunciation column gives an easy English-style pronunciation guide to help beginners say the Italian word.

Can I learn Italian with 10 words a day?

Ten words a day is a manageable study target. However, vocabulary alone is not enough to become fluent. You should also practice listening, speaking, grammar and conversation.

Should I memorize all 1,000 words?

No. Learn gradually and review regularly. Remembering fewer words well is more useful than quickly reading hundreds of words.

Is Italian pronunciation exactly represented in English letters?

No. Romanized pronunciation is only a learning aid. Listening to native speakers is recommended for accurate pronunciation.


Final Thoughts

Learning Italian does not have to be complicated.

Start with 10 useful words a day, pronounce them aloud, use them in simple sentences, and review what you learned.

After 100 days, you will have built a vocabulary foundation of 1,000 Italian words.

Keep practicing, keep listening, and most importantly, start using Italian in real conversations.

Buono studio! — Happy studying!

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