Signs in Italian
After this free lesson you’ll avoid potential embarrassment and frustration by recognizing signs in Italian! Knowing these useful Italian words will ensure you’ll never walk into the wrong restroom, light up in a no-smoking area, or have your car towed from a no-parking spot.
Most of the time you’ll probably only need to recognize the written Italian phrase, but we’ve included audio so you can listen to the Italian pronunciation. This way you’ll be able to ask if something is open or closed, or explain that something is out of order. Let’s get started!
Signs in Italian
When you buy food in a supermarket and don't intend to eat it right away it might pay to check the ‘expiration date' to avoid nasty surprises…
In 2005, the Italian government made it illegal to smoke inside public buildings, except for special designated smoking areas, so it's very useful to learn what "Vietato fumare" means.
Sometimes you will see big bright colored signs in nearly every store window. There must be a sale on…
A presto!
Maria DiLorenzi and the Rocket Italian Team
P.S. You can practice your Italian skills with this exercise.
Exercise - Match the Italian phrases with the correct English translation.
