Glossary of Italian terms

Grazie, grazie mille - Thank you, thank you very much.

Grazie a Dio - Thank God

Bene - Good

Et tu - And you

Sprezzatura is an Italian word that refers to effortless grace, the art of making something difficult look easy or maintaining a nonchalant demeanor while performing complex tasks.

Come stai? - How are you?

Padrone - Boss

Merda - Shit

Cazzo, fotto - f$ck

Si - yes

Scusa - sorry, excuse me

Fratello / fratellini - brother, brothers

Cara / Amore / Bella - dear, beloved, beautiful, terms of endearment

Buongiorno - Good morning

Squisito - exquisite

Buona notte - good night

Sempre - Forever

Dimmi - Talk to me / tell me

Te amo - I love you

Sei pazzo - you’re crazy

Cosa hai detto - what did you say?

Andiamo - let’s go

Molto romantico - very romantic

Molto bene - so good

Per sempre vostri - forever yours