Basic Italian Phrases

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ciao

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hello and goodbye (in informal situations)

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buongiorno

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good morning

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buonasera

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good evening

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arrivederci

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goodbye (in formal situations)

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buona notte

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good night

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a dopo

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see you later

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come stai? / come sta?

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how are you? (informal/formal)

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come va?

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how is it going?

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molto bene

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very well

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bene

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well